Monday Meditation: Another Year Is Dawning

 

"Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health,
as your soul also prospers."
(3 John 1:2)

A 19th Century New Year's Greeting

 Designed by Frances Ridley Havergal

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Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be.

In working or in waiting, another year with Thee.

Another year of progress, another year of praise,

Another year of proving Thy presence all the days.

Another year of mercies, of faithfulness, and grace,

Another year of gladness in the shining of Thy face;

Another year of leaning upon Thy loving breast;

Another year of trusting, of quiet, happy rest.

Another year of service, of witness for Thy love,

Another year of training for holier work above.

Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be

On earth, or else in Heaven, another year for Thee.

Frances Ridley Havergal

Image courtesy/Havergal Trust

"Another Year Is Dawning"
(1874)
Frances Ridley Havergal
(1836-1879)
English Christian poetess and hymn writer