499    S.M.     Samuel Medley
New Year. Ps. 52. 1; 65. 11

1 Great God! before thy throne
  We joyfully appear,
  In songs to make thy glories known,
  And thus begin the year.

2 [What favours all divine;
  What mercies shall we share;
  What blessings all around us shine
  To open this new year!]

3 Indulgent goodness spares
  And still preserves us here,
  And bounty all divine prepares
  Supplies for this new year.

4 Our follies past forgive;
  Our souls divinely cheer;
  And help us more to thee to live,
  Dear Lord, in this new year.

5 Prepare us for thy will,
  Whatever may appear;
  And let thy loving-kindness still
  Preserve us through the year.

6 Confirm our souls in thee,
  In faith and holy fear;
  And let a precious Jesus be
  Our song through all the year.