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1 The old year now has passed away;
We thank you, O our God, today
That you have kept us through the year
When danger and distress were near.
2 We pray you, O eternal Son,
Who with the Father reigns as one,
To guard and rule your Christendom
Through all the ages yet to come.
3 Take not your saving Word away,
Which lights and cheers our souls each day.
Abide with us and keep us free
From error and hypocrisy.
4 Oh, help us to forsake all sin,
A new and holier life begin!
Forgive the old year's sins, and bless
The new year with true happiness,
5 Wherein as Christians we may live
Or die in peace that you can give,
To rise again when you will come
And enter your eternal home.
6 There shall we thank you and adore
With all the angels evermore.
Lord Jesus Christ, increase our faith
To praise your name through life and death.
Source: Christian Worship (1993): a Lutheran hymnal #71
First Line: | The old year now hath passed away |
Title: | Old year gone |
German Title: | Das alte jahr vergangen ist |
Translator: | Catherine Winkworth (1863) |
Author: | Johann Steurlein |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |