Away In A Manger

This handwritten sheet brings together two distinct pieces often used by choirs during the Christmas season and at the conclusion of a service. The first is the beloved carol "Away in a Manger," presented here with its classic three verses. It paints a gentle, lullaby-like picture of the Nativity, moving from the quiet scene of the sleeping Christ child to a prayer for His continued presence and blessing. Choirs often sing this during Christmas Masses, carol services, or as a meditation after Communion, where its simple, tender melody brings a sense of peace to the congregation.

The second piece on the page is a "Seven fold Amen," a rich choral response used to close a service or seal a solemn prayer. Singing a multi-layered Amen requires the choir to listen closely to one another, building the harmony step by step until it resolves. Together, these pieces offer a choir both a gentle narrative of the Nativity and a reverent, harmonic conclusion to worship.