A New Years Prayer

Length of Days does not profit me except the days are passed
in thy presence, in thy service, to thy glory
Give me a grace that precedes, follows, guides, sustains
sanctifies, aids every hour,
that I may not be one moment apart from thee,
but may rely on thy Spirit
to supply every thought
speak in every word,
direct every step,
prosper every work
build up every mote of faith,
and give me a desire
to show forth thy praise
testify thy love,
advance thy kingdom.
I launch my bark on the unknown waters of this year,
with thee, O Father, as my harbor,
thee, O Son, at my helm,
thee, O Holy Spirit, filling my sails.
Guide me to heaven with my loins girt,
my lamp burning,
my ear open to thy calls
my heart full of love,
my soul free.
Give me thy grace to sanctify me
thy comforts to cheer,
thy wisdom to teach,
thy right hand to guide,
thy counsel to instruct,
thy law to judge,
thy presence to stabilize.
May thy fear be my awe,
thy triumphs my joy.

--From the Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions