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NEW YEAR'S WISHES (2), by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: What shall I wish thee
Last Line: A happy new year!
Subject(s): Holidays; New Year


WHAT shall I wish thee?
Treasures of earth?
Songs in the Spring-time,
Pleasure and mirth?
Flowers on thy pathway,
Skies ever clear?
Would this ensure thee
A Happy New Year?

What shall I wish thee?
What can be found
Bringing thee sunshine
All the year round?
Where is the treasure,
Lasting and dear,
That shall ensure thee
A Happy New Year?

Faith that increaseth,
Walking in light;
Hope that aboundeth,
Happy and bright;
Love that is perfect,
Casting out fear;—
These shall ensure thee
A Happy New Year.

Peace in the Saviour,
Rest at His feet,
Smile of His countenance
Radiant and sweet,
Joy in His presence,
Christ ever near!—
This will ensure thee
A Happy New Year!





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