CPWI Hymnal ‎#95

95. The year is gone, beyond recall

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;

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Text Information

• First Line: The year is gone, beyond recall
• Latin Title: Lapsus est annus: redit annus alter
• Author: Anonymous
• Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: New Year
• Source: Other translators: Editors of Hymns Ancient and Modern

Tune Information

• Name: TALLIS
• Composer: Thomas Tallis, c1505-1585
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major