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A NEW YEAR'S THANKSGIVING.

That thy long-suffering is such
Our praises we outpour;
That we have liv'd, for that is much,
And lov'd, for that is more.
That we shall die, for that is most:
Lord, for thy threefold gift,
Whose choicest part Thou last bestow'st,
Our praiseful hearts we lift!