Eternal Lord
we give you thanks for bringing us through the changes of time to the beginning of another year
Forgive us the wrong we have done in the year that is past
and help us to spend the rest of our days
to your honour and glory
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
"Hail to thee Glorious rising year, With what uncommon Grace thy days appear!" The opening of 'Ode for the New Year' (1716), a poem by Nicholas Rowe, Poet Laureate from 1715-18 [K24.3/EU7 06]. Best wishes & a very #HappyNewYear from @lampallib! pic.twitter.com/Sy6BSBdJCP
— LambethPalaceLibrary (@lampallib) January 1, 2019