These lyrics can be sung, purely by coincidence of course, to the melody of the popular song, Away in a Manger.
Away with you Stranger
Away with you stranger,
Go back to your home,
We fear you’re a danger
When our borders you roam.
The desert is deadly
That knowledge is known
Still the stars in the bright sky
Shine down on your bones
Your labor builds fences,
To block out your own,
You build our residences
Our lawns you have mown
You work for low wages,
Your nose to grind stones,
Still our borders are protected
With high flying drones.
Be near me Lord Jesus,
From this country please throw
All of these strangers
Send them to Meh-hi-co
Some day when in heaven,
We’ll share a rainbow,
But for now take your dear children
With you when you go.
The little Lord Jesus,
Love me I pray,
Bless all the dear children,
In thy tender care,
They are all precious,
That much is clear,
Nurture and protect them,
Just don’t do it here.
Away with you stranger,
Go back to your home,
We fear you’re a danger
When our borders you roam.
2013.
Jim McMeans
Danielsville, GA