New Year's Wishes

What shall I wish thee?

Treasures of earth?

Songs in the springtime.

Pleasures and mirth?

Flowers on thy pathway,

Skies ever clear?

Would this insure thee

A Happy New Year?

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What shall I wish thee?

What can be found

Bringing thee sunshine

All the year 'round?

Where is the treasure,

Lasting and dear,

That shall ensure thee

A Happy New Year?

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Faith that increaseth,

Walking in light;

Hope that aboundeth,

Happy and bright;

Love that is perfect,

Casting out fear;

These shall ensure thee

A Happy New Year.

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Peace in the Saviour,

Rest at His feet,

Smile of His countenance

Radiant and sweet,

Joy in His presence!

Christ ever near!

This will ensure thee

A Happy New Year!

God Is Faithful

(1 Cor. 10:13)

God will never fail us.

He will not forsake:

His eternal covenant

He will never break.

Resting on His promise,

What have we to fear?

God is all-sufficient

For the coming year.

~Frances Ridley Havergal~