For Christ's circumcision this day we keep,

Who for our sins did often weep;

His hands and feet were wounded deep,

And his blessed side, with a spear.

His head they crowned then with thorn,

And at him they did laugh and scorn,

Who for to save our souls was born;

God send us a happy New Year!

And now with New-Year's gifts each friend

Unto each other they do send;

God grant we may our lives amend,

And that truth may now appear.

Now like the snake cast off your skin

Of evil thoughts and wicked sin,

And to amend this new year begin:

God send us a merry new year!