210 Help, Lord Jesus, let Thy blessing

1 Help, Lord Jesus, let Thy blessing Rest upon this opening year; May we now, new strength possessing, Walk in love and holy fear; Dearest Savior, speed our way; Strength bestow from day to day. 2 In our hearts one purpose keeping, May we live alone to Thee; In our waking and our sleeping, Jesus, Thou our portion be; Going out, be Thou our guide; In our home with us abide. 3 May we, in unfeigned repentance, Seek forgiveness in Thy name, Nor the law's condemning sentence Fill our hearts with fear and shame; Thou alone canst pardon give, Dearest Lord, our sins forgive. 4 Lord, Thy blessing now receiving, Grant Thou us a hallowed year; Firmly on Thy word believing, May our service be sincere; That on earth we may become Fitted for our heavenly home. 5 Jesus, Thou our footsteps guiding, May we never stray from Thee; Jesus, near us still abiding, Thou our constant guardian be: Jesus, Thou our thoughts inspire; Jesus, be our hearts' desire. 6 Savior, when this year is closing, Marked by mercies large and free, May we, in Thy love reposing, Leave the future all with Thee; Gladly in Thy courts appear, Gladly wait Thy summons here.