The year is gone beyond recall

Verse 1

The year is gone, beyond recall, with all its hopes and fears, with all its bright and gladdening smiles, with all its mourners’ tears;

Verse 2

thy thankful people praise thee, Lord, for countless gifts received; and pray for grace to keep the faith which Saints of old believed.

Verse 3

To thee we come, O gracious Lord, the new-born year to bless; defend our land from pestilence; hive peace and plenteousness;

Verse 4

forgive this nation’s many sins; the growth of vice restrain; and help us all with sin to strive, and crowns of life to gain.

Verse 5

From evil deeds that stain the past we now desire to flee; and pray that future years may all be spent, good Lord, for thee.

Verse 6

O Father, let thy watchful eye still look on us in love, that we may praise thee, year by year, with angel-hosts above.

Verse 7

All glory to the Father be, all glory to the Son, all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee, while endless ages run.