O Lord God Father, thanks to Thee

1 O Lord God Father, thanks to Thee
In this New Year we render,
For from all dangers graciously
Thou hast been our defender.
In all the year which now hath fled,
Hast giv'n us life and daily bread,
And peace to this our country.

2 Lord Jesus Christ, our thanks to Thee
In this New Year we render,
For Thou Thy people's king wilt be,
Their guardian and defender:
Thou hast redeemed them with Thy blood,
Thou art their only trust, O God,
In life and death, forever.

3 Lord Holy Ghost, our thanks to Thee
In this New Year we render,
For to Thy grace we owe that we
Enjoy Thy word's bright splendor;
thus Thou hast given from above
Into our hearts true faith and love
And other Christian virtues.

4 O faithful Lord, our God we pray,
Grant us henceforth Thy favor,
Take graciously our sins away,
And cover them forever;
Give us a happy, blest New Year,
And when the hour of death draws near,
A blest departure. Amen.

Source: Hymn Book: for the use of Evangelical Lutheran schools and congregations #16