With This New Year We Raise New Songs – Hymn Lyric
As we enter this New Year, let us lift our voices in new songs of praise and gratitude to the Lord. May we seek His constant aid and grace as we navigate the challenges ahead, holding fast to His truth and avoiding sin. Let us live a holy life and look forward to the day when all tears will be wiped away, basking in the eternal joy of His presence.
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With This New Year We Raise New Songs – Hymn Lyric
I.
With this New Year we raise New Songs,
To praise the Lord with Hearts and Tongues,
For his Support in Troubles past,
Wherewith our Life was overcast.
II.
O! grant us, Jesu, Prince of Peace,
Thy constant Aid, thy constant Grace,
That we may, thro’ the rolling Year,
Serve Thee with filial Love and Fear.
III.
O! may we never lose thy Truth
(The Prop of Age, the Guard of Youth)
Keep from us superstitious Fears,
Banish false Doctrine from our Ears.
IV.
Guard us, oh! guard us from all Sin:
And let us be renew’d within:
Of Errors past the Records rend,
O! Thou, whose Mercy knows no End.
V.
Grant us to lead a holy Life.
And when we leave this World of Strive,
O! bring us to that joyful Day,
When thou wilt wipe all Tears away.
VI.
Then shall thy Praise a-new begin,
Without th’ Allay of Self and Sin.
Maintain, O Lord, our Faith and Love,
Till we behold thy Face above.
Meaning of With This New Year We Raise New Songs
As we embark on this New Year, let us raise our voices in songs of praise to the Lord. Let us express gratitude for the support He has provided in times of trouble, brightening our lives that were once overshadowed by dark clouds.
Dear Jesus, Prince of Peace, we ask for your constant aid and grace as we journey through the days ahead. May we serve You with a love that comes from the depths of our hearts and a fear that stems from reverence and awe.
Let us hold fast to Your truth, which is the pillar of wisdom for the elderly and the shield of protection for the young. Protect us from falling into the trap of superstitions, and shield our ears from false teachings and misleading doctrines.
Guard us against all forms of sin, and lead us to a place of inner renewal and transformation. Wipe clean the records of our past mistakes, for Your mercy knows no bounds and Your forgiveness is infinite.
Grant us the strength to live a life of holiness and righteousness, so that when the time comes for us to leave this world behind, we may be welcomed into Your eternal kingdom with open arms. On that joyful day, all tears will be wiped away, and we will bask in the light of Your glory and grace.
In that moment, a new chapter of praise and worship will begin, free from the burdens of selfishness and sin. Lord, keep our faith strong and our love pure until the day we are reunited with You in heavenly bliss.
As we step into this New Year, let us remember to lift our voices in songs of gratitude, to praise the Lord for His countless blessings and unwavering love. With each passing day, may our hearts be filled with joy and our souls be renewed in faith and hope.
So let us sing with joy, for this New Year is a fresh start, a chance to grow closer to our Creator and to walk in His light. May our songs of praise resound throughout the year, echoing the gratitude and love we have for the One who guides us through every step of our journey.
With this New Year, let us raise new songs of thanksgiving and praise, celebrating the goodness and mercy of our Lord. And may these songs ring out loud and clear, filling our hearts with hope and our spirits with joy.
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