American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#368

368. The Old Year Now Hath Passed Away

1 The old year now hath passed away,
And we thank Thee, Lord, today
That Thou wast nigh our hearts to cheer
When danger and distress drew near.

2 O Thou, the Father's only Son,
Be with us till our course is run.
Guard Thou and rule Thy Christendom
Thro' all the ages yet to come.

3 Take not Thy saving Word away,
The souls’ true comfort, staff and stay;
Abide with us that we may be
From grievous errors ever free.

4 O grant that we, renouncing sin,
A better life may now begin;
Hide from the old year's guilt Thy face
And for the new year lend Thy grace.

5 Thus as true Christians may we live,
And may Thy peace sweet comfort give
When we shall leave this world of strife
And pass thro' death to blissful life.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The old year now hath passed away
• Title: The Old Year Now Hath Passed Away
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (a.)
• Author: J. Steuerlein (1588)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: New Year

Tune Information

• Name: OLD HUNDREDTH
• Composer: L. Bourgeois (1551)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major