The Voice of Praise ‎#992

992. 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 To thee we come, O gracious Lord!
The new-born year to bless;
Defend our land from pestilence;
Give peace and plenteousness.

3 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.

4 O Father! let thy watchful eye
Still look on us in love,
That we may praise thee year by year,
As angels do above.

5 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
• Author: Anon.
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: The New Year: The Old Year

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