As we look on the year which has now closed behind us,
How much do we see that must plainly remind us
Of the love of our God, Who, whate’er may o’ertake us,
Has pledged His own word that He’ll never forsake us.
We have proved “He is faithful” by how He has led us,
We have proved that “He careth” by how He has fed us;
However assailed His good hand has been o’er us,
And He’s kept the bright hope of His glory before us.
As thus we remember He’s ever been near us,
And the way He has taken in trouble to cheer us,
Our faith should be strengthened, and courage endue us,
And zeal for His glory henceforward imbue us.
With eyes fixed on Jesus, His banner held o’er us,
In perfect repose, for He knows what’s before us,
We’d step boldly forward, His love to enthuse us,
And cry from our hearts “Lord, abundantly use us.”
W. L.