New year 2009
We are about to enter the year two thousand and nine,
And we declare this to be the year of the Divine,
Let us start this year by drinking fresh new wine,
Our hearts and our minds we will with Jesus align.
Throughout the past year seeds of the Word we did sow
And it's now harvest time when we will see the seed grow,
So let harvesters aplenty, be gathered to bring in the harvest,
As we rise up now and in God’s kingdom richly invest.
May all God’s people rise up in this day and hour,
To walk through their lands in Holy Ghost power,
Ignite a fresh fire within us, a fire for you Lord,
Going out fully dressed in battle gear, carrying our swords.
Let us be a beacon of light shining in a world of darkness,
As we walk close to Jesus and live in righteousness,
It's time to leave the old behind and embrace the new,
A new year and the Lord is calling us up higher too.
We need to be totally uncompromising about our faith,
Strong witnesses for Christ among the human race,
So Holy Spirit come and fill us up afresh, cups overflowing,
And may we continually proclaim our praises to you our King.
Irene McGough 31st December, 2008
Happy New Year everybody