Author: Jacob Tapp; Johannes Steurlein; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #45 (1908) Lyrics: 1 The old year now hath passed away,
We thank Thee, O our God! to-day,
That Thou has kept us thro' 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, foll'wing only Thee.
4 O 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 Wherein as Christians we may live,
Or die in peace that Thou canst give,
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. Topics: The Church Year New Year; New Year's Day Languages: English Tune Title: DUKE STREET
The old year now hath passed away
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