Hymn
New Year
Words: Medley, Samuel, 1738-1799
Great God! before thy throne We joyfully appear, In songs to make thy glories known, And thus begin the year.
[What favours all divine; What mercies shall we share; What blessings all around us shine To open this new year!]
Indulgent goodness spares And still preserves us here, And bounty all divine prepares Supplies for this new year.
Our follies past forgive; Our souls divinely cheer; And help us more to thee to live, Dear Lord, in this new year.
Prepare us for thy will, Whatever may appear; And let thy loving-kindness still Preserve us through the year.
Confirm our souls in thee, In faith and holy fear; And let a precious Jesus be Our song through all the year.
Public domain · as printed in A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns), 1844 · text courtesy of Hymnary.org. Wording may differ slightly from your hymn book.