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What shall I wish thee?
Treasures of earth?
Songs in the springtime?
Pleasure and mirth?
Flow'rs on thy pathway?
Skies ever clear?
Would these 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,
Smiles in His countenance,
Radiant and sweet,
Joy in His presence,
Christ ever near!
This will ensure thee
A Happy New Year!
-Frances R. Havergal
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