the road ahead

it's come once more a year anew
and all the signs cry that it's true
the past has passed no more to come
what's done cannot be now undone
but hope shines through the cloudy day
the future's bright though come what may
i cannot see the twists and turns
except above a fire burns
the cloud by day the burning night
and hosts around to fight the fight
i plan i walk and hope to see
yet know His purposes will be
and in that place of perfect rest
the new year holds the very best
only He can make right past wrong
in Him alone i can be strong
come rain come storm and even pain
my heart shall sing His praise again
throughout today until tomorrow
in joy and loss in love and sorrow
i'll praise for all what lies in store
each moment and forevermore