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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jan 1, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 1.

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The Home Circle.

By John Greenleaf Whittier

NEW YEAR'S HYMN.

BENEATH the moonlight and the snow Lies dead my latest year; The winter winds are wailing low Its dirges in my ear.
I grieve not with the moaning wind, As if a loss befell. Before me, even as behind, God is, and all is well!
His light shines on me from above, His low voice speaks within— The patience of immortal love Outwearying mortal sin.
Not mindless of the growing years, Of care and loss and pain, My eyes are wet with thankful tears For blessings which remain.
Be near me in my hour of need, To soothe, to cheer, or warn, And down these slopes of sunset lead As up the hills of morn! —J. G. Whittier.