AT Thy feet, our God and Father, Who has blessed us all our days, We with grateful hearts would gather, To begin the year with praise—
Praise for light so clearly shining On our steps from Heaven above, Praise for mercies daily twining Round us mighty bands of love.
With so blest a Friend provided, We upon our way would go, Sure of being safely guided, Guarded well from every foe.
Every day will be the brighter If Thy gracious face we see; Every burden will be lighter If we know it comes from Thee.
Spread Thy love’s provisions o’er us; Give us strength to serve and wait, Till the glory breaks before us, Through the City’s open gate.
James Drummond Burns, 1823-64