Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #522 (2006) Hymnal Title: Worship and Service Hymnal Refrain First Line: Onward the, and fear not Lyrics: 1 Standing at the portal
Of the opening year,
Words of comfort meet us,
Hushing every fear;
Spoken through the silence
By our Father's voice,
Tender, strong and faithful,
Making us rejoice.
Refrain:
Onward then, and fear not,
Children of the day;
For His Word shall never,
Never pass away.
2 For the year before us,
O what rich supplies!
For the poor and needy
Living streams shall rise;
For the sad and sinful
Shall His grace abound;
For the faint and feeble
Perfect strength be found. (Refrain)
3 He will never fail us,
He will not forsake;
His eternal cov'nant
He will never break.
Resting on His promise,
What have we to fear?
God is all-sufficient
For the coming year. (Refrain)
Amen. Topics: Special Subjects and Occasions The New Year Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ALBAN
Standing at the Portal