The New Year HENDON—Henri Abraham Cesar Malan The New Year 1 Bless, O Lord, the opening year To each soul assembled here: Clothe Thy Word with power Divine, Make us willing to be Thine 2 Shepherd of Thy blood bought sheep, Teach the stony hearts to weep; Let the blind have eyes to see See themselves and look to Thee 3 Where Thou hast Thy work begun Give new strength the race to run; Scatter darkness, doubts and fears Wipe away the mourner’s tears 4 Bless us all, both old and young: Call forth