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Standing at the Portal of the Opening Year
Author: F. R. Havergal Hymnal: The New Hosanna #29 (1902) Topics: The New Year Languages: English Tune Title: [Standing at the portal of the opening year]
Standing at the Portal of the Opening Year
Onward then, and fear not
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal Hymnal: The Hymnal #468 (1950) Topics: Special Seasons and Services The New Year; New Year, The; Year, The New First Line: Standing at the portal Lyrics: 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 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]
3 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]
Amen. Tune Title: THE NEW YEAR
Onward then, and fear not
Break, new-born year, on glad eyes break
Author: Thomas H. Gill Hymnal: The Hymnal #469 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Special Seasons and Services The New Year; New Year, The; Year, The New Lyrics: 1 Break, new-born year, on glad eyes break,
Melodious voices move:
On, rolling time! Thou canst not make
The Father cease to love.
2 The parted year had winged feet;
The Saviour still doth stay:
The new year comes; but, Spirit sweet,
Thou goest not away.
3 Our hearts in tears may oft run o'er;
But, Lord, Thy smile still beams:
Our sins are swelling evermore,
But pardoning grace still streams.
4 Lord, from this year more service win,
More glory, more delight:
O make it hours less sad with sin,
Its days with Thee more bright!
Amen. Tune Title: NOX PRAECESSIT
Break, new-born year, on glad eyes break
By Gracious Powers
Author: Dietrich Bonhoeffer; Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #413 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Seasons The New Year; Year A New Year; Year B New Year; Year C New Year First Line: By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered Lyrics: 1 By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered,
and confidently waiting, come what may,
We know that God is with us night and morning,
and never fails to greet us each new day.
2 Yet is this heart by its old foe tormented,
still evil days bring burdens, hard to bear;
O give our frightened souls the sure salvation
for which, O Lord, you taught us to prepare.
3 And when this cup you give is filled to brimming
with bitter sorrow, hard to understand,
We take it thankfully and without trembling,
out of so good and so beloved a hand.
4 Yet when again in this same world You give us
the joy we had, the brightness of your sun,
We shall remember all the days we lived through,
and our whole life shall then be yours alone. Scripture: Romans 8:31-39 Languages: English Tune Title: BONHOEFFER
By Gracious Powers
This Is a Day of New Beginnings
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #417 (1995) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: Seasons The New Year; Year A New Year; Year B New Year; Year C New Year Lyrics: 1 This is a day of new beginnings,
time to remember and move on,
time to believe what love is bringing,
laying to rest the pain that's gone.
2 For by the life and death of Jesus,
God's mighty Spirit, now as then,
can make for us a world of difference,
as faith and hope are born again.
3 Then let us, with the Spirit's daring,
step from the past and leave behind
our disappointment, guilt, and grieving,
seeking new paths, and sure to find.
4 Christ is alive, and goes before us
to show and share what love can do.
This is a day of new beginnings -
our God is making all things new.
*4 (for Holy Communion)
In faith we'll gather 'round the table
to taste and share what love can do.
This is a day of new beginnings -
our God is making all things new. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 Languages: English Tune Title: BEGINNINGS
This Is a Day of New Beginnings
Now Greet the Swiftly Changing Year
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #431 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.6 Topics: Seasons The New Year Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: SIXTH NIGHT
Now Greet the Swiftly Changing Year
Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky
Author: Alfred Tennyson Hymnal: The Hymnal #466 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Topics: Special Seasons and Services The New Year; New Year, The; Year, The New Lyrics: 1 Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,
The flying cloud, the frosty light;
The year is dying in the night:
Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.
Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
2 Ring out the grief that saps the mind,
For those that here we see no more;
Ring out the feud of rich and poor,
Ring in redress to all mankind.
Ring out false pride in place and blood,
The civic slander and the spite;
Ring in the love of truth and right,
Ring in the common love of good.
3 Ring out old shapes of foul disease,
Ring out the narrowing lust of gold;
Ring out the thousand wars of old,
Ring in the thousand years of peace.
Ring in the valiant man and free,
The larger heart, the kindlier hand;
Ring out the darkness of the land,
Ring in the Christ that is to be.
Amen. Tune Title: JORDAN
Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky
The year is gone beyond recall
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #992 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The New Year The Old Year Lyrics: 1 The year is gone beyond recall,
With all its hopes and fears,
With all its bright and gladdening smiles,
With all its mourners’ tears.
2 To thee we come, O gracious Lord!
The new-born year to bless;
Defend our land from pestilence;
Give peace and plenteousness.
3 From evil deeds that stain the past,
We now desire to flee;
And pray that future years may all
Be spent, good Lord, for thee.
4 O Father! let thy watchful eye
Still look on us in love,
That we may praise thee year by year,
As angels do above.
5 All glory to the Father be;
All glory to the Son;
All glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
While endless ages run. Languages: English
The year is gone beyond recall
From glory unto glory! Be this our joyous song
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) Hymnal: The Hymnal #467 (1950) Meter: 13.13.13.14 Topics: Special Seasons and Services The New Year; New Year, The; Year, The New Lyrics: 1 From glory unto glory! Be this our joyous song,
As on the King's own highway we bravely march along.
From glory unto glory! O word of stirring cheer,
As dawns the solemn brightness of another glad New Year!
2 The fullness of His blessing encompasseth our way;
The fullness of His promises crowns every brightening day;
The fullness of His glory is beaming from above,
While more and more we learn to know the fullness of His love.
3 O let our adoration for all that He hath done
Peal out beyond the stars of God, while voice and life are one;
And let our consecration be real and deep and true,
O even now our hearts shall bow and joyful vows renew.
4 Now onward, ever onward, from strength to strength we go,
While grace for grace abundantly shall from His fullness flow,
To glory's full fruition, from glory's foretaste here,
Until His very presence crown our happiest New Year.
Amen. Tune Title: HOYTE (ST. COLUMBA)
From glory unto glory! Be this our joyous song
Ring out the old, ring in the new
Author: Alfred Tennyson Hymnal: The Beacon Song and Service book #219 (1935) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The New Year Languages: English Tune Title: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM
Ring out the old, ring in the new
Stand at the portal
Author: Frances R. Havergal Hymnal: The Westminster Hymnal for congregational and social use and for the Sunday School #261 (1911) Topics: The New Year Tune Title: THE NEW YEAR
Stand at the portal
Break, new born year, on glad eyes
Author: T. H. Gill Hymnal: The Riverdale Hymn Book #410 (1912) Topics: The New Year Tune Title: LUCIUS
Break, new born year, on glad eyes
Great God, we sing that mighty hand
Author: Rev. Philip Doddridge (1702-1751) Hymnal: The Hymnal #470 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Special Seasons and Services The New Year; New Year, The; Year, The New Lyrics: 1 Great God, we sing that mighty hand
By which supported still we stand;
The opening year Thy mercy shows;
That mercy crowns it till it close.
2 By day, by night, at home, abroad,
Still are we guarded by our God;
By His incessant bounty fed,
By His unerring counsel led.
3 With grateful hearts the past we own;
The future, all to us unknown,
We to Thy guardian care commit,
And peaceful leave before Thy feet.
4 In scenes exalted or depressed,
Thou art our Joy, and Thou our Rest;
Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise,
Adored through all our changing days.
Amen. Tune Title: WAREHAM
Great God, we sing that mighty hand
Now a new year opens
Author: Rev. Samuel C. Clarke Hymnal: The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 #541a (1894) Meter: 6.5 Topics: The New Year Lyrics: 1 Now a new year opens,
Now we newly turn
To the holy Saviour,
Lessons fresh to learn.
2 This the holy lesson
On the year's first day;
Jesus by obedience
Teaches to obey.
3 Of Thy cross thus early,
Tokens Thou dost give;
By Thy wounds Thou healest;
By Thy death we live.
4 Not to suffer only,
Jesus, didst Thou come,
But to leave us way-marks
Pointing to our home.
5 In Thy blessed footsteps
Ever may we tread;
Safe when keeping near thee,
By Thy Spirit led.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: [Now a new year opens]
Now a new year opens
Now a new year opens
Author: S. C.Clarke Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #541b (1898) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Topics: The New Year; New Year Tune Title: NEW YEAR
Now a new year opens
Now a new year opens
Author: Rev. Samuel C. Clarke Hymnal: The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 #541b (1894) Meter: 6.5 Topics: The New Year Lyrics: 1 Now a new year opens,
Now we newly turn
To the holy Saviour,
Lessons fresh to learn.
2 This the holy lesson
On the year's first day;
Jesus by obedience
Teaches to obey.
3 Of Thy cross thus early,
Tokens Thou dost give;
By Thy wounds Thou healest;
By Thy death we live.
4 Not to suffer only,
Jesus, didst Thou come,
But to leave us way-marks
Pointing to our home.
5 In Thy blessed footsteps
Ever may we tread;
Safe when keeping near thee,
By Thy Spirit led.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: [Now a new year opens]
Now a new year opens
Another Year Is Dawning
Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #580 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Occasional Services The New Year; New Year Lyrics: 1 Another year is dawning,
Dear Father, let it be,
In working or in waiting,
Another year with Thee;
Another year of progress,
Another year of praise,
Another year of proving
Thy presence all the days.
2 Another year of mercies,
Of faithfulness and grace;
Another year of gladness,
The shining of Thy face.
Another year of leaning
Upon Thy loving breast,
Another year of trusting,
Of quiet, happy rest.
3 Another year of service,
Of witness for Thy love;
Another year of training
For holier work above.
Another year is dawning,
Dear Father, let it be,
On earth, or else in heaven,
Another year for Thee!
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 90:12 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
Another Year Is Dawning
Break, new-born year, on glad eyes break!
Author: T. H. Gill Hymnal: Worship Song #653 (1905) Topics: The New Year Languages: English Tune Title: COLCHESTER
Break, new-born year, on glad eyes break!
All beautiful the march of days
Author: Frances Whitmarsh Wile Hymnal: The Hymnal #471 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Special Seasons and Services The New Year; New Year, The; Year, The New Lyrics: 1 All beautiful the march of days,
As seasons come and go;
The Hand that shaped the rose hath wrought
The crystal of the snow;
Hath sent the hoary frost of heaven,
The flowing waters sealed,
And laid a silent loveliness
On hill and wood and field.
2 O'er white expanses sparkling pure
The radiant morns unfold;
The solemn splendors of the night
Burn brighter through the cold;
Life mounts in every throbbing vein,
Love deepens round the hearth,
And clearer sounds the angel hymn,
"Good will to men on earth."
3 O Thou from whose unfathomed law
The year in beauty flows,
Thyself the vision passing by
In crystal and in rose,
Day unto day doth utter speech,
And night to night proclaim,
In ever-changing words of light,
The wonder of Thy Name.
Amen. Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
All beautiful the march of days
Another Year Is Dawning
Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 Hymnal: Great Hymns of the Faith #520 (1968) Topics: Special Subjects The New Year; New Year First Line: Another year is dawning ! Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
Another Year Is Dawning
Now a new year opens
Author: S. C.Clarke Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #541a (1898) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Topics: The New Year; New Year Tune Title: NORTH COATES
Now a new year opens
From Glory unto Glory
Author: F. R. Havergal Hymnal: The New Hosanna #30 (1902) Topics: The New Year First Line: From glory unto glory! Languages: English Tune Title: [From glory unto glory!]
From Glory unto Glory
Another Year Is Dawning!
Author: Frances R. Havergal Hymnal: The Children's Hymnbook #186 (1962) Topics: The New Year First Line: Another year is dawning Lyrics: 1 Another year is dawning!
Dear Father, let it be
In working or in waiting
Another year with Thee.
Another year of leaning
Upon Thy loving breast;
Another year of trusting,
Of quiet, happy rest.
2 Another year of mercies,
Of faithfulness and grace;
Another year of gladness
In the shining of Thy face.
Another year of progress;
Another year of praise;
Another year of proving
Thy presence all the days.
4 Another year of service,
Of witness for Thy love;
Another year of training
For holier work above.
Another year is dawning!
Dear Father, let it be
On earth or else in Heaven
Another year for Thee. Languages: English Tune Title: MUNICH
Another Year Is Dawning!
Sun, stand thou still
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #415 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Special Occasions The New Year First Line: "Stand still, refulgent orb of day!" Lyrics: 1 "Stand still, refulgent orb of day!"
The Jewish victor cries:
So shall, at last, an angel say,
And tear it from the skies.
2 A flame, intenser than the sun,
Shall melt his golden urn;
Time's empty glass no more shall run,
Nor human years return.
3 Then, with immortal splendor bright;
That glorious orb shall rise,
Which through eternity shall light
The new-created skies.
4 His moral triumphs then complete,
Jesus, our Lord, shall place
Before his heav'nly Father's seat
The heirs of life and grace.
5 Unceasing flows the mortal tide;
Unceasing let it flow:
If thou, O Lord, our guard and guide,
Wilt daily grace bestow.
6 Then, sun of nature! roll along
And bear our years away:
The sooner shall we join the song
Of everlasting day.
Scripture: Joshua 10:12 Languages: English
Sun, stand thou still
Another Year Is Dawning
Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #523 (2006) Topics: Special Subjects and Occasions The New Year First Line: Another year is dawning! Lyrics: 1 Another year is dawning!
Dear Father, let it be,
In working or in waiting,
Another year with Thee;
Another year of leaning
Upon Thy loving breast,
Another year of trusting,
Of quiet, happy rest.
2 Another year of mercies,
Of faithfulness and grace;
Another year of gladness
In the shining of Thy face;
Another year of progress,
Another year of praise,
Another year of proving
Thy presence all the days.
3 Another year of service,
Of witness for Thy love;
Another year of training
For holier work above.
Another year is dawning!
Dear Father, let it be
On earth, or else in heaven,
Another year for Thee.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: SALVATORI
Another Year Is Dawning
Ring Out, Wild Bells
Author: Tennyson Hymnal: The New Hosanna #31 (1902) Topics: The New Year First Line: Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky Languages: English Tune Title: [Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky]
Ring Out, Wild Bells
Ring Out, Wild Bells
Author: Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1809-1892 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #58 (1993) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The New Year First Line: Ring out, wild bells, to the wild, wild sky Lyrics: 1 Ring out, wild bells, to the wild, wild sky,
the flying cloud, the frosty light:
the year is dying in the night;
ring out, wild bells, and let it die.
2 Ring out the old, ring in the new,
ring, happy bells, across the snow:
the year is going, let it go;
ring out the false, ring in the true.
3 Ring out the grief that saps the mind
for those that here we see no more;
ring out the feud of rich and poor;
ring in redress to humankind.
4 Ring out false pride in place and blood,
the civic slander and the spite;
ring in the love of truth and right;
ring in the common love of good.
Languages: English Tune Title: GONFALON ROYAL
Ring Out, Wild Bells
From glory unto glory! Be this our joyous song
Author: F. R. Havergal Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #205a (1898) Meter: 13.13.13.14 Topics: The New Year; New Year; Processionals New Year Lyrics: 1 From glory unto glory! Be this our joyous song;
As on the King's own highway, We bravely march along.
From glory unto glory! O word of stirring cheer,
As dawns the solemn brightness of another glad New Year.
2 From glory unto glory! What great things He hath done,
What wonders He hath shown us, what triumphs He hath won!
From glory unto glory! What mighty blessings crown
The lives for which our Lord laid His own so freely down!
3 The fullness of His blessing encompasseth our way;
The fullness of His promises crowns every brightening day;
The fullness of His glory is beaming from above,
While more and more we learn to know the fullness of His love.
4 And closer yet and closer the golden bonds shall be,
Uniting all who love our Lord in pure sincerity;
And wider yet and wider shall the circling glory glow,
As more and more are taught of God that mighty love to know.
5 Oh, let our adoration for all that He hath done,
Peal out beyond the stars of God, while voice and life are one;
And let our consecration be real, deep, and true:
Oh, even now our hearts shall bow, and joyful vows renew.
6 Now onward, ever onward, from strength to strength we go,
While grace for grace abundantly shall from His fullness flow,
To glory's full fruition, from glory's foretaste here,
Until His very presence crown our happiest New Year.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: BERTHOLD
From glory unto glory! Be this our joyous song
From glory unto glory! Be this our joyous song
Author: F. R. Havergal Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #205b (1898) Meter: 13.13.13.14 Topics: The New Year; New Year; Processionals New Year Lyrics: 1 From glory unto glory! Be this our joyous song;
As on the King's own highway, We bravely march along.
From glory unto glory! O word of stirring cheer,
As dawns the solemn brightness of another glad New Year.
2 From glory unto glory! What great things He hath done,
What wonders He hath shown us, what triumphs He hath won!
From glory unto glory! What mighty blessings crown
The lives for which our Lord laid His own so freely down!
3 The fullness of His blessing encompasseth our way;
The fullness of His promises crowns every brightening day;
The fullness of His glory is beaming from above,
While more and more we learn to know the fullness of His love.
4 And closer yet and closer the golden bonds shall be,
Uniting all who love our Lord in pure sincerity;
And wider yet and wider shall the circling glory glow,
As more and more are taught of God that mighty love to know.
5 Oh, let our adoration for all that He hath done,
Peal out beyond the stars of God, while voice and life are one;
And let our consecration be real, deep, and true:
Oh, even now our hearts shall bow, and joyful vows renew.
6 Now onward, ever onward, from strength to strength we go,
While grace for grace abundantly shall from His fullness flow,
To glory's full fruition, from glory's foretaste here,
Until His very presence crown our happiest New Year.
Amen.
Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA
From glory unto glory! Be this our joyous song
Another year of setting suns
Author: John White Chadwick Hymnal: The Beacon Song and Service book #218 (1935) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The New Year Languages: English Tune Title: BISHOPTHORPE
Another year of setting suns
New Year
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #416 (1845) Topics: Special Occasions The New Year First Line: While, with ceaseless course, the sun Lyrics: 1 While, with ceaseless course, the sun
Hasted through the former year,
Many souls their race have run,
Never more to meet us here!
Fix'd in an eternal state,
They have done with all below;
We a little longer wait;
But how little, none can know.
2 As the winged arrow flies,
Speedily the mark to find;
As the lightning from the skies
Darts, and leaves no trace behind:
Swiftly thus our fleeting days
Bear us down life’s rapid stream.
Upward, Lord, our spirits raise;
All below is but a dream.
3 Thanks for mercies past receive;
Pardon of our sins renew;
Teach us, henceforth, how to live
With eternity in view.
Bless thy word to young and old,
Grant us, Lord, thy peace and love;
And when life’s short tale is told,
May we dwell with thee above! Languages: English
New Year
Another year is dawning
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal Hymnal: Worship Song #651 (1905) Topics: The New Year Languages: English Tune Title: VULPIUS
Another year is dawning
Bless, O Lord, the op'ning year
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H76 (1789) Topics: Prayer for Blessings on the New Year Lyrics: 1 Bless, O Lord, the op'ning year,
To each soul assembled here:
Clothe thy word with pow'r divine,
Make us willing to be thine.
2 Let the minds of all our youth
Feel the force of sacred truth;
While the gospel call they hear,
May they learn to love and fear.
3 Where thou hast thy work begun,
Give new strength the race to run;
Scatter darkness, doubts, and fears,
Wipe away the mourner’s tears.
4 Bless us all both old and young;
Call forth praise from ev'ry tongue:
Let our whole assembly prove
All thy pow'r and all thy love.
Languages: English
Bless, O Lord, the op'ning year
Come, let us anew our journey pursue, Roll round with the year
Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #994 (1873) Meter: Irregular Topics: The New Year; New-Year Resolves Lyrics: 1 Come, let us anew our journey pursue,
Roll round with the year,
And never stand still till the Master appear.
His adorable will let us gladly fulfill,
And our talents improve,
By the patience of hope and the labor of love.
2 Our life is a dream; our time, as a stream,
Glides swiftly away,
And the fugitive moment refuses to stay.
The arrow is flown--the moment is gone;
The millennial year
Rushes on to our view, and eternity's here.
3 Oh that each, in the day of his coming, may say,--
I have fought my way through;
I have finished the work thou didst give me to do.
Oh that each from his Lord may receive the glad word,--
Well and faithfully done!
Enter into my joy, and sit down on my throne. Scripture: James 4:14
Come, let us anew our journey pursue, Roll round with the year
For Thy mercy and Thy grace
Author: H. Downton Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #204a (1898) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: The New Year; New Year Lyrics: 1 For Thy mercy and Thy grace,
Faithful through another year,
Hear our song of thankfulness;
Jesus, our Redeemer, hear.
2 In our weakness and distress,
Rock of strength, be Thou our Stay;
In the pathless wilderness
Be our true and living Way.
3 Who of us death's awful road
In the coming year shall tread.
With Thy rod and staff, O God,
Comfort Thou his dying bed.
4 Keep us faithful, keep us pure,
Keep us evermore Thine own;
Help, oh, help us to endure;
Fit us for the promised crown.
5 So within Thy palace gate
We shall praise, on golden strings,
Thee the only Potentate,
Lord of lords, and King of kings.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: GIBBONS
For Thy mercy and Thy grace
For Thy mercy and Thy grace
Author: H. Downton Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #204b (1898) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: The New Year; New Year Lyrics: 1 For Thy mercy and Thy grace,
Faithful through another year,
Hear our song of thankfulness;
Jesus, our Redeemer, hear.
2 In our weakness and distress,
Rock of strength, be Thou our Stay;
In the pathless wilderness
Be our true and living Way.
3 Who of us death's awful road
In the coming year shall tread.
With Thy rod and staff, O God,
Comfort Thou his dying bed.
4 Keep us faithful, keep us pure,
Keep us evermore Thine own;
Help, oh, help us to endure;
Fit us for the promised crown.
5 So within Thy palace gate
We shall praise, on golden strings,
Thee the only Potentate,
Lord of lords, and King of kings.
Amen. Tune Title: GLEBE FIELD
For Thy mercy and Thy grace
From glory unto glory!
Author: Frances R. Havergal Hymnal: The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 #205 (1894) Meter: 7.6 D Topics: The New Year Lyrics: 1 From glory unto glory! Be this our joyous song;
As on the King's own highway, We bravely march along.
From glory unto glory! O word of stirring cheer,
As dawns the solemn brightness of another glad New Year.
2 From glory unto glory! What great things He hath done,
What wonders He hath shown us, what triumphs He hath won!
From glory unto glory! What mighty blessings crown
The lives for which our Lord laid His own so freely down!
3 The fullness of His blessing encompasseth our way;
The fullness of His promises crowns every brightening day;
The fullness of His glory is beaming from above,
While more and more we learn to know the fullness of His love.
4 And closer yet and closer the golden bonds shall be,
Uniting all who love our Lord in pure sincerity;
And wider yet and wider shall the circling glory glow,
As more and more are taught of God that mighty love to know.
5 Oh, let our adoration for all that He hath done,
Peal out beyond the stars of God, while voice and life are one;
And let our consecration be real, deep, and true:
Oh, even now our hearts shall bow, and joyful vows renew.
6 Now onward, ever onward, from strength to strength we go,
While grace for grace abundantly shall from His fullness flow,
To glory's full fruition, from glory's foretaste here,
Until His very presence crown our happiest New Year.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: [From glory unto glory]
From glory unto glory!
My flying years, time urges on
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #414 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Special Occasions The New Year Lyrics: 1 My flying years, time urges on;
What's mortal must decay;
My friends--my youth's companions gone,
Can I expect to stay?
2 Can I exemption please, when death
Projects his awful dart?
Can med'cine then prolong my breath?
Or virtue shield my heart?
3 Oh! no--then smooth, O Lord, the hour;
On thee my hope depends:
Support me with almighty pow'r,
While dust to dust descend.
4 Then shall my soul, O gracious God!
(While angels guard the way,)
With rapture haste to thine abode,
To dwell in endless day.
5 Thro' heaven, howe'er remote the bound,
Thy love I'll then proclaim:
And join the choir of saints that sound
Their great Redeemer's name. Languages: English
My flying years, time urges on
All Beautiful the March of Days
Author: Frances W. Wile Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #434 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Seasons The New Year Lyrics: 1 All beautiful the march of days,
as seasons come and go;
the hand that shaped the rose has formed
the crystal of the snow,
Has sent the silver frost of heaven,
the flowing waters sealed,
And laid a silent loveliness
on hill and wood and field.
2 O’er brilliant fields of sparkling snow
the radiant morns unfold;
The solemn splendors of the night
burn brightly through the cold.
Life mounts in every throbbing vein,
love deepens 'round the hearth,
And clearer sounds the angel hymn,
"Good will and peace on earth."
3 O you from whose unfathomed law
the year in beauty flows,
yourself the splendid vision seen
in crystal and in rose,
The passing days with grace declare,
and passing nights proclaim,
In ever-changing words of light,
the wonder of your name. Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
All Beautiful the March of Days
Go forward, Christian soldier
Author: L. Tuttiett; Lawrence Tuttiett Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #510a (1898) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The New Year; New Year; Processionals New Year Tune Title: BERTHOLD
Go forward, Christian soldier
Go forward, Christian soldier
Author: L. Tuttiett; Lawrence Tuttiett Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #510b (1898) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The New Year; New Year; Processionals New Year Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
Go forward, Christian soldier
Go forward, Christian soldier
Author: Lawrence Tuttiett; L. Tuttiett Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #510c (1898) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The New Year; New Year; Processionals New Year Tune Title: FORWARD
Go forward, Christian soldier
Thou who roll'st the year around
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #990 (1873) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: The New Year Lyrics: 1 Thou who roll'st the year around,
Crowned with mercies large and free,
Rich thy gifts to us abound,
Warm our praise shall rise to thee.
2 Kindly to our worship bow,
While our grateful thanks we tell,
That, sustained by thee, we now
Bid the parting year farewell!
3 All its numbered days are sped,
All its busy scenes are o'er,
All its joys for ever fled,
All its sorrows felt no more.
4 Mingled with the eternal past,
Its remembrance shall decay;
Yet to be revived at last
At the solemn judgment-day.
5 All our follies, Lord, forgive!
Cleanse us from each guilty stain;
Let thy grace within us live,
That we spend not years in vain.
6 Then, when life's last eve shall come,
Happy spirits, may we fly
To our everlasting home,
To our Father's house on high!
Thou who roll'st the year around
For Thy mercy and Thy grace
Author: Rev. H. Downton Hymnal: The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 #204 (1894) Topics: The New Year Lyrics: 1 For Thy mercy and Thy grace,
Faithful through another year,
Hear our song of thankfulness;
Jesus, our Redeemer, hear.
2 In our weakness and distress,
Rock of strength, be Thou our Stay;
In the pathless wilderness
Be our true and living Way.
3 Who of us death's awful road
In the coming year shall tread.
With Thy rod and staff, O God,
Comfort Thou his dying bed.
4 Keep us faithful, keep us pure,
Keep us evermore Thine own;
Help, oh, help us to endure;
Fit us for the promised crown.
5 So within Thy palace gate
We shall praise, on golden strings,
Thee the only Potentate,
Lord of lords, and King of kings.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: [For Thy mercy and Thy grace]
For Thy mercy and Thy grace
Dependence on God
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #413 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Special Occasions The New Year First Line: God of our lives! thy constant care Lyrics: 1 God of our lives! thy constant care
With blessings crowns each op'ning year.
These lives, so frail, dost thou prolong,
And wake anew our annual song.
2 How many precious souls are fled
To the dark regions of the dead,
Since, from this day, the changing sun
Through his last yearly course has run!
3 We yet survive; but who can say,
Or through the year, or month, or day,
I shall retain my vital breath,
Thus far at least in league with death?
4 That breath is thine, eternal God!
'Tis thine to fix the soul's abode:
We hold our lives from thee alone,
On earth, or in the world unknown.
5 To thee we all our pow'rs resign;
Make us and own us still as thine:
Then shall we smile, secure from fear,
Though death should blast the rising year.
6 Thy children, eager to be gone,
Bid time's impetuous tide roll on,
And land them on that blooming shore
Where years and death are known no more. Languages: English
Dependence on God
The old year's long campaign is o'er
Author: S. J. Stone Hymnal: Worship Song #652 (1905) Topics: The New Year Languages: English Tune Title: SUNNINGHILL
The old year's long campaign is o'er
Help Me, O Lord
Author: Johann Rist, 1607-67 Hymnal: The Children's Hymnbook #189 (1962) Topics: The New Year First Line: Help me, O Lord; behold I enter Lyrics: Help me, O Lord; behold I enter
Upon another year today.
In Thee my hopes and thoughts now center;
Renew my courage for the way.
New life, new strength, new happiness,
I ask of Thee; oh, hear and bless. Languages: English Tune Title: ICH STERBE TAEGLICH
Help Me, O Lord
While, with ceaseless course, the sun
Author: Newton Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #993 (1873) Topics: The New Year Lyrics: 1 While, with ceaseless course, the sun
Hasted through the former year,
Many souls their race have run,
Never more to meet us here.
Fixed in an eternal state,
They have done with all below:
We a little longer wait,
But how little, none can know.
2 Spared to see another year,
Let thy blessing meet us here;
Come, thy dying work revive,
Bid thy drooping garden thrive:
Sun of righteousness, arise!
Warm our hearts and bless our eyes;
Let our prayer thy pity move,
Make this year a time of love.
3 Thanks for mercies past receive;
Pardon of our sins renew;
Teach us henceforth how to live,
With eternity in view;
Bless thy word to old and young;
Fill us with a Saviour's love;
When our life's short race is run,
May we dwell with thee above. Scripture: Job 16:22
While, with ceaseless course, the sun
The God of life, Whose constant care
Hymnal: Hymnal #30 (1871) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The New Year Lyrics: 1 The God of life, Whose constant care
with blessings crowns each opening year,
My scanty span doth still prolong,
And wakes anew mine annnual song.
2 Thy children, panting to be gone,
May bid the tide of time roll on,
To land them on that happy shore
Where years and death are known no more.
3 No more fatigue, no more distress,
Nor sin, nor hell, shall reach that place;
No groans, to mingle with the songs
Resounding from immortal tongues:
4 No more alarms from ghostly foes;
No cares to break the long repose;
No midnight shade, no clouded sun,
But sacred, high, eternal noon.
5 O long-expected year! begin;
Dawn on this world of woe and sin;
Fain would we leave this weary road,
And sleep in death, to rest with God. Languages: English
The God of life, Whose constant care
Onward then, and fear not, children of the day
Author: Frances R. Havergal Hymnal: The Hymnal of Praise #441 (1913) Topics: The Old and the New Year First Line: Standing at the portal of the opening year Tune Title: DEVA
Onward then, and fear not, children of the day
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