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Author: John Brownlie Meter: 8.8.8.4 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics:
I
Lord, let us feel that Thou art near,
And while we pray, in mercy hear;
Crown with Thy love the opening year;—
Have mercy, Lord.
II
Of Thy benignity, we pray,
Thy gracious Spirit grant alway,
Our strife and discord to allay;—
Have mercy, Lord.
III
May peace our inmost soul possess,
And in our lives our converse bless,
With unaffected kindliness;—
Have mercy, Lord.
IV
Our sinful past, we here repent,
With tears our wayward course lament,
Now, let Thy pardoning grace be sent;—
Have mercy, Lord.
V
As seasons come, Good Lord ordain
That we the fruits of earth obtain,
Send us the sunshine and the rain;—
Have mercy, Lord.
VI
With strength Thy Holy Church endue,
The anger of her foes subdue,
The offerings of Thy grace renew;—
Have mercy, Lord.
Topics: The New Year
Lord, let us feel that Thou art near