
Author: Johann Steuerlein; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals Lyrics: 1. The old year now hath passed away; We thank Thee, O our God, today That Thou hast kept us through the year When danger and distress were near. 2. We pray Thee, O eternal Son, Who with the Father reign’st as One, To guard and rule Thy Christendom Through ... Used With Tune: HERR JESU CHRIST Text Sources: Sieben und Zwantzigk newe geistliche Gesenge, mit vier Stimmen componiret (Erfurt, Germany: 1588), translation in Chorale Book for England , 1863
The Old Year Now Hath Passed Away