Wartburg Hymnal ‎#143

143. 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 soul's 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 holy life begin;
From last year'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
• Author: J. Steuerlein
• Translator: C. Winkworth
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: New Year
• Notes: Translated from "Das alte jahr vergangen ist" Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

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