Classic Poem

On the last day of the year we have so much to be thankful for,
So much we have had and so much that we should do,
To know that our lives have been spared here for something,
By One that knows the future, the present and past.

Let us prepare to meet the new year rejoicing,
To know that our lives have been spared for something good;
Let us make new resolutions to do more in the future
Than we have in the past for the kingdom of God.

Then each of our lives should be busy working
And thinking, and praying to God
To make the world better and men nobler and braver,
To take responsibilities and live up to his law.

We should be inspired to work for the Master,
In helping the sinner to come to his arms;
It is true this past year we have had struggles and crosses
As well as sunshine, and pleasure with pain.

But in life's weary dream this must all be expected,
But trusting will make the road easy to trod;
Then we are promised a great reward over yonder
With the glories and blessed in the kingdom of God.

When I think of our race in the past we have all things to hope for,
To know that God has prospered us so in the past;
We should be willing to trust him alone in the future,
And believe he will take us home when this life is past.