1 The old year now hath passed away,
We thank Thee, O our God, today,
That Thou hast 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 souls’ true comfort, staff, and stay;
Abide with us and keep us free
From errors, following only Thee.

4 Oh, help us to forsake all sin,
A new and holier course begin;
Mark not what once was done amiss;
A happier, better year be this,

5 Grant us this year to live in Thee
Or die if so Thy will shall be,
To rise again when Thou shalt come,
And enter our eternal home.

6 There shall we thank Thee, and adore,
With all the angels evermore;
Lord Jesus Christ, increase our faith
To praise Thy Name through life and death.

Amen.