Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#173

173. The old year now hath passed away

1 The old year now hath passed away,
We thank Thee, Christ our Lord, today,
That Thou has 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 all false doctrines graciously.

4 O help us to forsake all sin,
A new and holier course begin;
From last ear's sins, Lord, hide Thy face,
In this new year grant us Thy grace:

5 That as true Christians we may live,
Or die in peace that Thou wilt give,
To rise again when Thou shalt come,
And enter our eternal home.

Text Information

• First Line: The old year now hath passed away
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: New Year
• Notes: Public Domain.

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