The New Year

Verse 1

Now a new year opens, Now we newly turn To the holy Saviour, Lessons fresh to learn.

Verse 2

This the holy lesson On the year's first day; Jesus by obedience Teaches to obey.

Verse 3

Of Thy cross thus early, Tokens Thou dost give; By Thy wounds Thou healest; By Thy death we live.

Verse 4

Not to suffer only, Jesus, didst Thou come, But to leave us way-marks Pointing to our home.

Verse 5

In Thy blessed footsteps Ever may we tread; Safe when keeping near thee, By Thy Spirit led.