Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#45

45. The old year now hath passed away

1 The old year now hath passed away,
We thank Thee, O our God! to-day,
That Thou has kept us thro' 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 O 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 our 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.

Text Information

• First Line: The old year now hath passed away
• Author: Jacob Tapp (1568)
• Author: Johannes Steurlein (1588)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: New Year; New Year's Day
• Notes: From the German text: Das alte jahr vergangen ist

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer: John Hatton (1793)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Key: D Major