In This New Year

In this New Year I want to be
More like my Lord who died for me;
To my own faults not blinded be,
And other's needs more clearly see,
In this New Year.

In this New Year I want to go
Wherever He would have me go;
More of His love to others show,
That they the Saviour too may know,
In this New Year.

In this New Year I want to do
Just what my Lord would have me do,
His Spirit flowing in and through
Can fill my life with power anew
In this New Year.

In this New Year I want to share
Christ's love with people everywhere;
The badge of Jesus proudly wear,
And others' burdens gladly bear,
In this New Year,

In this New Year I want to praise
My Lord for all His wondrous ways,
And should clouds dim the sun's bright rays,
May nothing His deep joy erase,
Throughout This Year.

Honoria A. Groves

January 1974