171 (XIX.--"Das alte jahr vergangen ist.")
171.
Original Tune.
Das alte jahr vergangen ist
Tapp, 1603
The old year now hath pass'd away, We thank Thee, O our God, to-day, That Thou hast kept us through the year, When danger and distress were near. | We pray Thee, O Eternal Son, Who with the Father reign'st as One, To guard and rule Thy Christendom Through all the ages yet to come. | Take not Thy saving Word away, Our souls' true comfort and their stay; Abide with us, and keep us free From errors, following only Thee. | Oh help us to forsake all sin, A new and holier course begin, Mark not what once was done amiss, A happier, better year be this: | Wherein as Christians we may live, Or die in peace that Thou canst give, To rise again when Thou shalt come, And enter Thine eternal home. | There shall we thank Thee, and adore, With all the angels evermore; Lord Jesus Christ, increase our faith To praise Thy name through life and death! | |