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The New Year
HENDON-Henri Abraham Cesar Malan
The New Year
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Bless, O Lord, the opening year
To each soul assembled here:
Clothe Thy Word with power Divine,
Make us willing to be Thine
Shepherd of Thy blood bought sheep,
Teach the stony hearts to weep;
Let the blind have eyes to see
See themselves and look to Thee
Where Thou hast Thy work begun
Give new strength the race to run;
Scatter darkness, doubts and fears
Wipe away the mourner's tears
Bless us all, both old and young:
Call forth praise from every tongue,
Let this whole assembly prove
All Thy power and all Thy love!