To leave the old with a burst of
song;
To recall the right and forgive
the wrong;
To forget the things that bind you
fast
To the vain regrets of the year
that's past;
To have the strength to let go
your hold
Of the not worth while of the days
grown old;
dare go forth with a purpose
true,
To the unknown task of the
year that's new;
To help your brother along the
road,
To do his work and lift his
load;
To add your gift to the world's
good cheer,
Is to have and to give a Happy New
Year.
