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New Year

Now at the turning of another year
trust God and have no fear!
Boast not past deeds
nor grieve misdeeds.
Before the cross
your gain is loss,
your loss is gain.
Yield now your pain -
he wants to give,
to heal, forgive!
The past is gone -
he leads you on!

The way ahead
need hold no dread
for he is Lord -
so trust his word!
Place all your plans
in his strong hands.
Yield up your fear,
for he is near!
His hope is sure -
you are secure!

He gives to you
the time to do.
Yield up your now -
before him bow!
Believe,
receive,
and live
and give!

It is the turning of another year -
trust God and have no fear!


© Peter J Blackburn 2000
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