Show FAREWELL TO FIFTY TWO how soon has times unceasing flight described to earth the rolling year winter has gone summer has come and winter again is with us here 0 what have the hours that are past revealed what joys have the they y brought to our view can our hearts with rejoicing or sorrow exclaim I 1 farewell to the year fifty two ye sons of earth come forth and tell the good yeve done the evil wrought say where has suf frings voice been heard and when has mercy comfort brought has the year been crowned with the fruits of love are the buds to put forth anely anew when the youthful year gives the parting hand to the passing year fifty two ye saints of god how speeds your houi course what progress marks the common cause shall earth ere long submit to god regard his name revere his laws shall the will of god on the earth be done our diligence then lets renew be virtuous just and in purity say farewell farewell fifty two 0 god incline thine ear and hear the suppliant voice wo we raise to thee confiding in our fathers care 0 from our foes preserve us free may truth integrity justice and love and confidence ever subdue tin th evils of sin and the sorrows weve known while passing the year fifty two and thus while years shall circling roll our happiness shall still increase new joys shall spring new life to give and man partake of blessedness and the saints shall behold the rapturous day when Kingdom th triumphant will be then with shouts of rejoicing as hastens the time we welcome thee year fifty three G S L cray jan 1 1853 |