The Old Road to Paradise/Prayer for the New Year
PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR
Lord God, we lift to Thee A world hurt sore. Look down, and let it be Wounded no more!
Lord, when this year is done That wakes today Many shall pray to Thee Who do not pray;
Let all lips comfort them, All hearts be kind, They who this year shall leave Their joys behind:
Give them Thy comforting, Help them to know That though their hopes are gone Thou dost not go;
They who shall give for Thee Lover and son, Show them Thy world set free, Thy battles done!
Lord God, we lift to Thee A world in pain, Look down and let it be Made whole again!