For New Year's Day

Verse 1

And now my soul, another year Of thy short life is past; I cannot long continue here, And this may be my last.

Verse 2

Awake, my soul! with utmost care Thy true condition learn: What are thy hopes? how fair? What is thy great concern?

Verse 3

Behold, another year begins! Set out afresh for heaven; Seek pardon for thy former Sins, In Christ so freely given.

Verse 4

Devoutly yield thyself to God, And on his grace depend; With zeal pursue the heavenly road, Nor doubt a happy end. AMEN.