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 of your hold
Of the not worth while of the days grown old.
To dare go forth with a purpose new
To the unknown task of the year that's new.
To help your brother along the road,
To do his work to lift his load
To add your gift to the world's good cheer
Is to have, and to give a Happy New Year