The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns: collected from various authors, designed for the worship of God, and for the edification of Christians (1st Ed.) CCIX. Once more the constant sun, revolving round his sphere

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The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns‎#CCIX

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Text:

New Year's Day

1 Once more the constant Sun, revolving round his Sphere,
His steady Course has run, and brings another Year:
He rises, sets, but goes not back;
Nor ever quits his destin'd Track.

2 Hence let believers learn to keep a forward Pace;
Be this our main Concern, to finish well our Race.
Backslidings shun, with Patience press
Towards the Sun of Righteousness.

3 What now shall be our Task? or rather what our Pray'r?
What good Thing shall we ask, to prosper this New Year?
With One Accord our hearts we'll lift;
And ask our LORD some New Year's Gift.

4 No trifling Gift or small should Friends of CHRIST desire;
Rich LORD, bestow on all pure Gold, well try'd by Fire;
Faith that stands fast; when Devils roar;
And Love which lasts for Evermore.

Text Information
First Line:	Once more the constant sun, revolving round his sphere
Title:	New Year's Day
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1791
Topic:	New Years Day
Notes:	Public Domain.