Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#39

39. The Old Year now Hath Passed Away

1 The old year now hath passed away,
We thank Thee, O our God, today,
That Thou hast kept us through the year,
When danger and distress were near.

2 We pray Thee, O Eternal Son,
Who with the Father reign’st as One,
To guard and rule Thy Christendom
Through all the ages yet to come.

3 Take not Thy saving Word away,
Our souls’ true comfort, staff, and stay;
Abide with us and keep us free
From errors, following only Thee.

4 Oh, help us to forsake all sin,
A new and holier course begin;
Mark not what once was done amiss;
A happier, better year be this,

5 Grant us this year to live in Thee
Or die if so Thy will shall be,
To rise again when Thou shalt come,
And enter our eternal home.

6 There shall we thank Thee, and adore,
With all the angels evermore;
Lord Jesus Christ, increase our faith
To praise Thy Name through life and death.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The old year now hath passed away
• Title: The Old Year now Hath Passed Away
• Author: Johannes Steuerlein, 1546-1613 (1588)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: New Year
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer: John Hatton, -1793 (1790)
• Meter: L. M.
• Notes: Public Domain.