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THE NEW YEAR

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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 10, 1878

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 51, No. 2.

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THE NEW YEAR.

By Eliza H. Morton

The wheels of time have onward rolled, The song's been sung, the story told, A record made, And our acts weighed.
The year is gone—now in the past; The moments come and go so fast That, like the dew, They're ever new.
One year ago some hearts were glad That now perchance are sick and sad; And falls the tear, For death is here.
One year ago some hearts were sad; That now perchance are gay and glad; For time heals wounds When peace abounds.
The "Christ-child," as in days of old, Will pardon give, and joy untold. To seeking ones, Sweet comfort comes.
Then let us all, with purpose true, Seek light and truth, with faith anew. The coming year May bring good cheer.
The time that's past, the years to come, May serve to fit us for a home Where none molest— Eternal rest!
ELIZA H. MORTON.
Allen's Corner, Me., Jan. 1, 1878.