Hymn 218 – THE New year arrives, we rejoice | C&S English Hymnary

1. THE New year arrives, we rejoice, We should rejoice and be joyful, Cherubim Seraphim, Will never forget the past year May this year bring good things to us Look gay in the New Year. 2. Members of Cherub Seraphim Be truthful throughout all your lives; Be steadfast in prayers, Do not follow evil people Be loyal to all your elders Look gay in the New Year. 3. Ye, praying Band of this Order, Remember all the Visions seen Be good in your dealings Join together in fervent prayers, Let unity reign in your midst, Look gay in The New Year. 4. Those who believe not God's vision, Likened to unyielding Pagan Who know not what is good Ask Jenny Winful to relay Ere she delivered her new babe Look gay in the New Year. 5. Leave all members of division To love and help our neighbours all In the New year we are, Let us refrain from backbiting Casting away all quarreling Look gay in the New Year. 6. In the New Year we ushered in The barren shall have new children Mothers shall be blessed more The debtors shall pay all be relieved Witches and Wizards shall have no power, Look gay in the New Year. 7. In messy state our nation be Pestilence and sickness abound, Divine healing we plead By lasting and constant prayers, May we abide in love and peace Look gay in the New Year. 8. None to purchase and none to sell None in charity all to share Money is nought to spend Chastisement of the Lord it be Remorsefully shall we repent Look gay in the New Year. 9. When the end of the world shall come Father, son may not recognise Oh! Lord, remember me To hear the gentle voice from Thee, “Come all ye faithful good servants, And receive glorious crowns AMEN