Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#624

624. Standing at the portal

1 Standing at the portal
Of the opening year,
Words of comfort meet us,
Hushing every fear;
Spoken through the silence
By our Father's voice,
Tender, strong, and faithful,
Making us rejoice.

Refrain:
Onward, then, and fear not,
Children of the day;
For His word shall never,
Never pass away.

2 I, the Lord, am with thee,
Be thou not afraid;
I will help and strengthen,
Be thou not dismayed:
Yea, I will uphold thee
With My own right hand;
Thou art called and chosen
In My sight to stand. [Refrain]

3 For the year before us,
O what rich supplies!
For the poor and needy
Living streams shall rise;
For the sad and sinful
Shall His grace abound;
For the faint and feeble
Perfect strength be found. [Refrain]

4 He will never fail us,
He will not forsake;
His eternal covenant
He will never break.
Resting on His promise,
What have we to fear?
God is all-sufficient
For the coming year. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Standing at the portal
• Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879
• Refrain First Line: Onward then, and fear not
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Seasons and Occasions; Year: New Year; New Year, Hymns for

Tune Information

• Name: FYLDE
• Composer: J. T. Lightwood, 1856-
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.5.6.5, with Refrain
• Key: F Major or modal