New-year's Day.

AND now, my soul, another year, Of thy short life is past; I can not long continue here, And this may be my last.

Awake my soul, with utmost care, Thy true condition learn; What are thy hopes, how sure, how fair, And what thy great concern?

Now a new scene of time begins, Set out afresh for heav'n; Seek pardon for thy former sins, In Christ so freely giv'n.

Devoutly yield thyself to God, And on his grace depend; With zeal pursue the heavn'ly road, Nor doubt a happy end.