Gentle ripples dancing As the breeze wouldst send Reflections on the waters Mirroring hill slopes clothed in evening glow The sun is gradually setting The birds seemingly retiring Waterside violets bowing their brilliant heads to sleep In the final glow of glory A silence envelopes the surrounds Upon the eve of a brand new year We can face the year unafraid The shadow of dusk is drawn down Past hurts and traumas are buried as they were Gloom and despondency left behind Let us draw near to a new risen life We face joy and gladness in the Lord God For each new day to come He will supply our daily delights