5 Oh, let our adoration For all that He hath done, Peal out beyond the stars of God, Be real, and deep, and true; 6 Now onward, ever onward, From strength to strength we go, From glory's foretaste here, 141 NOW let us come before Him, F. R. Havergal. With songs and prayers adore Him, 2 The stream of years is flowing, 3 In woe we often languish, Alarming every nation, : 4 A faithful mother keepeth 5 Thus God His children shieldeth, 6 In vain is all our doing; 7 Our song to Thee ascendeth, 8 O God of mercy! hear us; Our Father! be Thou near us; Be Thou our Fount of Gladness. 9 To all that bow before Thee, 10 With richest blessing crown us; 11 To all forlorn be Father; 12 Grant help to all afflicted; 13 O Lord! assistance lend us, 14 All this Thy hand bestoweth, Thou Life, whence our life floweth; Grant, Lord, these New Year's favors. P. Gerhardt. J. Kelly, Tr. 142 THE year is gone, beyond recall, With all its hopes and fears, With all its bright and gladd'ning smiles, 2 To Thee we come, O gracious Lord, 3 From evil deeds that stain the past And pray that future years may all That we may praise Thee, year by year, With angel-host above. From the Latin. F. Pott, Tr. 143 HE old year now hath passed away, THE We thank Thee, Christ, our Lord, today, That Thou hast kept us through the year, When danger and distress were near. 2 We pray Thee, O Eternal Son, 3 Take not Thy saving Word away, 4 O help us to forsake all sin, A new and holy life begin; From last year's sins, Lord, hide Thy face, 5 That as true Christians we may live, 144 J. Steuerlein. C. Winkworth, Tr. I'M A pilgrim and will walk with Jesus, All the way from doubts and fears He frees us, || He alone keeps heart and mind at rest. : || 2 Seas, lands, vales, and mountains firm abid ing, Joyful I traverse, held by His hand; But for this, my Savior's loving guiding, || I could never reach the promised land. : || 3 When I sleep He keepeth guard around me; When I wake He is my strength and stay; He takes care that nothing shall confound me, Leads me right when doubtful is the way. || 4 In Him ever would I be abiding, In Him meat and drink and peace I have, In His gracious arms my place of hiding; : Soul and body both His love will save. :|| |