With desire deep,
We pray to thee,
O Lord! to keep,
Thy Hand of mercy,
On us all day.
During this year,
Drive away,
From us all fear.
E'er be our guide,
And show us the way,
To the right side,
When we go astray,
Watch us, we crave,
All night and day,
From falling save,
To misery a prey.