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Poem
January 21, 1785
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A religious hymn expressing gratitude to God for the new year, praising divine control over nature, day and night, stars, winds, and seasons, and calling for worship with angelic choirs.
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Hymn to the New Year.
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Wake in grateful sounds my lyre
And thankfully revere,
The pow'r who bids our notes aspire;
High Heav'n's eternal fire,
Let rising thankfulness inflame,
The unmolested song;
Duly to raise his glorious name,
And ev'ry note prolong.
Be mine the task to chaunt his praise
With loud Hosanna's join,
Ye blest Angelick choirs, who raise
Your voices most divine.
Delighted shall my every sense
Exert its feeble might,
Him to adore, who does dispense,
Alternate day and night.
Who can command the starry pole
The devious planets cheer
That these the boist'rous winds controul,
Those lead the circling year.
My soul bespeak a grateful mind;
Let God be still your care:
That you may still his mercies find,
Thro' each succeeding year.
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Wake in grateful sounds my lyre
And thankfully revere,
The pow'r who bids our notes aspire;
High Heav'n's eternal fire,
Let rising thankfulness inflame,
The unmolested song;
Duly to raise his glorious name,
And ev'ry note prolong.
Be mine the task to chaunt his praise
With loud Hosanna's join,
Ye blest Angelick choirs, who raise
Your voices most divine.
Delighted shall my every sense
Exert its feeble might,
Him to adore, who does dispense,
Alternate day and night.
Who can command the starry pole
The devious planets cheer
That these the boist'rous winds controul,
Those lead the circling year.
My soul bespeak a grateful mind;
Let God be still your care:
That you may still his mercies find,
Thro' each succeeding year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Nature Seasons
What keywords are associated?
New Year Hymn
Gratitude To God
Divine Nature Control
Angelic Choirs
Thankful Praise
Circling Year
Poem Details
Title
Hymn To The New Year.
Subject
New Year Praise
Key Lines
A Wake In Grateful Sounds My Lyre And Thankfully Revere, The Pow'r Who Bids Our Notes Aspire; High Heav'n's Eternal Fire,
Who Can Command The Starry Pole The Devious Planets Cheer That These The Boist'rous Winds Controul, Those Lead The Circling Year.
My Soul Bespeak A Grateful Mind; Let God Be Still Your Care: That You May Still His Mercies Find, Thro' Each Succeeding Year.