Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919-2008 Hymnal: Worship (4th ed.) #999 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Greet now the swiftly changing year
With joy and penitence sincere.
Rejoice, rejoice, with thanks embrace
Another year of grace.
2 When Jesus came to wage sin's war,
The Name of names for us he bore.
Rejoice, rejoice, with thanks embrace
Another year of grace.
3 His love abundant far exceeds
The volume of a whole year's needs.
Rejoice, rejoice, with thanks embrace
Another year of grace.
4 With such a Lord to lead our way
In hazard or prosperity,
What need we fear in earth or space
In this new year of grace?
5 "All glory be to God on high,
And peace on earth!" the angels cry.
Rejoice, rejoice, with thanks embrace
Another year of grace.
6 God, Father, Son, and Spirit, hear:
To all our pleas incline your ear;
Upon our lives rich blessing trace
In this new year of grace. Topics: New Year Languages: English Tune Title: SIXTH NIGHT
Greet Now the Swiftly Changing Year