Babe in the Straw
Who is this child
Asleep in a manger?
The heaven’s are bright
And the stable’s so cold
On this holy night
Have You come to redeem us?
Little child in the straw
Little child in the straw
Who is this babe?
The Prince of the universe
The donkey is braying
The angels are singing
The prophets did say
You would come to redeem the world
Little babe in the straw
Save us all
And if we lose sight of Your sweet face
At the birth of grace, at the birth of grace
And light of truth shine like Bethlehem’s star
Lead us to where You are, show us who You are
Merciful one
Lover of every soul
The Father’s own Son
Emmanuel
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Yes, we believe
You are able to heal us
Noel, Noel
Save us all
And if we lose sight of Your sweet face
At the birth of grace, at the birth of grace
And light of truth shine like Bethlehem’s star
Lead us to where You are, show us who You are
Save us tonight
Little babe in the straw
Save us tonight
Little babe in the straw
Save us tonight
Little babe in the straw
Save us tonight
Little babe in the straw
Listen to the song
Hør sangen
About the carol Babe in the Straw
“Babe in the Straw” is a Christmas song recorded by Caedmon’s Call, the American contemporary Christian band known for its acoustic sound and thoughtful faith-based songwriting. The song reflects the group’s focus on creating music that explores spiritual themes through a gentle and personal approach.
The song centers on the humble birth of Jesus and the image of the newborn child lying in a simple manger. It reflects on the contrast between the ordinary surroundings of the Nativity and the Christian belief that this child holds great importance. The imagery of straw and the manger emphasizes humility, simplicity and the wonder of the Christmas story.
Caedmon’s Call’s acoustic style gives the song a peaceful and reflective atmosphere. Its connection to Christmas comes directly from the Nativity story and the Christian meaning behind the celebration. “Babe in the Straw” represents the worshipful side of Christmas music, encouraging listeners to reflect on the humility, hope and significance of Jesus’ birth.
