The first day of the first month of the new year br God's eternal Love has placed us here br When we are open to His Word He stays near br May all of us to the Lord's Law lend an ear. br br The first day of the first month of the new year br Holds promise, hope, and an awesome fear br The Lord's Joy in our hearts evokes a tear br What a blessing we cannot into 2011 peer. br br The first day of the first month of the new year br Welcomed at the stroke of midnight clear br Amidst festivities celebrated with cheer br Includes families and friends we hold dear.