Hymn 228 – STANDING at the portal of the op'ning year | C&S English Hymnary

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