Hymns of the Evangelical Lutheran Church ‎#10

10. The old year now hath passed away

1 The old year now hath passed away,
we thank Thee, Christ of Lord, 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 all false doctrines graciously.

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

5 That as true 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
• German Title: Das alte Jahr vergangen ist
• Author: J. Steuerlein (1588)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Church Year

Tune Information

• Name: [The old year now hath passed away]
• Key: G Major or modal