Another Year Is Dawning

Another year is dawning: 
Dear Father, let it be, 
In working or in waiting, 
Another year with Thee; 
Another year of leaning 
Upon Thy loving breast; 
Another year of trusting, 
Of quiet, happy rest. 

Another year of mercies, 
Of faithfulness and grace; 
Another year of gladness 
In the shining of Thy face;
Another year of progress,
Another year of praise, 
Another year of proving 
Thy presence all the days.

Another year of service, 
Of witness for Thy love; 
Another year of training 
For holier work above. 
Another year is dawning; 
Dear Father, let it be, 
On earth or else in heaven,
Another year for Thee.

Frances Ridley Havergal