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AT Thy feet, our God and Father,
    Who has blessed us all our days,
We with grateful hearts would gather,
    To begin the year with praise—
 
2  Praise for light so clearly shining
    On our steps from Heaven above,
Praise for mercies daily twining
    Round us mighty bands of love.
 
3  With so blest a Friend provided,
    We upon our way would go,
Sure of being safely guided,
    Guarded well from every foe.
 
4  Every day will be the brighter
    If Thy gracious face we see;
Every burden will be lighter
    If we know it comes from Thee.
 
5  Spread Thy love’s provisions o’er us;
    Give us strength to serve and wait,
Till the glory breaks before us,
    Through the City’s open gate.
 
James Drummond Burns, 1823-64