Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Steuerlein Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #125 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 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, foll'wing 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 Wherein as Christians we may live
Or die in peace that Thou canst give,
To rise again when Thou shalt come
And enter Thine 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. Topics: The Church Year New Year Scripture: John 15:4 Languages: English Tune Title: HERR JESU CHRIST, DICH
The Old Year Now hath Passed Away