HYMN 228

11.11.11.11



1.  STANDING at the portal of the op'ning year 

     Words of comfort meet us hushing ev’ry fear

     Spoken through the silence by our 

     Father's voice

     Tender, strong, and faithful making us rejoice.

Chorus:  Onward, then and fear not 

               Children of the day!

               For His Word shall never 

               Never pass away!


2.  l, the Lord, am with thee be thou not afraid 

     I will help and strengthen be 

     thou not dismayed!

     Yea, I will uphold thee with

    My own right hand

    Thou art called and chosen

    In my sight to stand.

Chorus:  Onward, then and fear...


3.  For the year before us O 

     what rich supplies. 

     For the poor and needy

     Living streams shall rise 

     For the sad and sinful shall 

     His grace abound 

     For the faint and feeble

     Perfect strength be found.

Chorus:  Onward, then and fear...


4.  He will never fail us 

     He will not forsake 

     His eternal covenant He will 

     never break

     Resting on His promises what

     have we to fear 

     God is all sufficient for the 

     coming year.

Chorus:  Onward, then and fear not 

               Children of the day!

               For His Word shall never 

               Never pass away!  Amen