"Waiting at the New Year's Door" by Annie S. Wallis (1925)

Waiting at the New Year's Door.

BY ANNIE S. WALLIS.

I know not what you have in store,

New Year, while waiting at your door;

But, oh, 'tis best I cannot see

What's wisely hidden now from me;

Enough to daily walk with Him,

Who safely keeps 'mid shadows dim!

So come, New Year's, ope wide your door;

For Love Divine shall shine yet more,

And carols, as at Christmastide,

Sing of His Peace, whate'er betide.

Troy Times. December 31, 1925: 9 col 3.