Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) ‎#59

59. 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 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 errors, following 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 Thine 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
• Title: The Old Year Now Hath Passed Away
• Author: Jacob Tapp (1588)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1928
• Topic: New Year
• Notes: Translator: Catherine Winkworth

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