1. The old year now hath passed away; :|:
   Lord Jesus Christ, our thanks we pay
   That Thou hast kept us through the year
   When danger and distress were near. :|:

2. We pray Thee, O eternal Son, :|:
   Who with the Father reign’st as One,
   To guard and rule Thy Christendom
   Through all the ages yet to come. :|:

3. Take not Thy saving Word away, :|:
   Our souls’ true comfort, staff, and stay.
   Abide with us, and keep us free
   From Papism and idolatry. :|:

4. Oh, help us to forsake all sin, :|:
   A new and holier course begin!
   Mark not what once was done amiss;
   A happier, better year be this, :|:

5. Wherein as Christians we may live :|:
   Or die in peace that Thou canst give,
   To rise again when Thou shalt come
   And enter Thine eternal home. :|:

6. There shall we thank Thee and adore :|:
   With all the angels evermore.
   Lord Jesus Christ, our faith increase;
   Thy praise and glory ne’er shall cease. :|:

Das alte Jahr vergangen ist
Johann Steuerlein, 1588
Tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1863, alt.
Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, No. 125, alt.