Something about this little girl's innocent anticipation made me think of the dawning new year.
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 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.
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 R. Havergal