Anglican traditional litany new years eve

A lovely tradition! Here's a suggested Anglican Traditional Litany for New Year's Eve:

The Litany of Thanksgiving and Supplication

The Minister

O Lord, Ruler of the universe, we come before thee on this eve of a new year, to give thanks for the blessings of the past and to seek thy guidance for the year to come.

The People

Gracious God, we give thanks for thy goodness and mercy, which have been our portion throughout the year.

The Minister

For the gift of life, for the blessings of family and friends, for the joys of health and prosperity, we give thanks.

The People

For the gift of life, for the blessings of family and friends, for the joys of health and prosperity, we give thanks.

The Minister

For the opportunities we have had to serve thee and to serve others, we give thanks.

The People

For the opportunities we have had to serve thee and to serve others, we give thanks.

The Minister

For the challenges we have faced and overcome, we give thanks.

The People

For the challenges we have faced and overcome, we give thanks.

The Minister

For the hope of a new year, and the promise of a fresh start, we give thanks.

The People

For the hope of a new year, and the promise of a fresh start, we give thanks.

The Minister

O Lord, we also come before thee with our supplications and prayers. Hear our cries and answer us, that we may be guided by thy wisdom and protected by thy love.

The People

Hear our cries and answer us, that we may be guided by thy wisdom and protected by thy love.

The Minister

Grant us wisdom to know thy will, and strength to do thy bidding. Keep us from the snares of sin and the temptations of the world.

The People

Grant us wisdom to know thy will, and strength to do thy bidding. Keep us from the snares of sin and the temptations of the world.

The Minister

O Lord, as we stand at the threshold of a new year, we ask that thou wouldst bless us with thy peace, that we may be a blessing to others.

The People

O Lord, as we stand at the threshold of a new year, we ask that thou wouldst bless us with thy peace, that we may be a blessing to others.

The Minister

May thy blessing be upon us, now and forevermore. Amen.

The People

Amen.

The Minister

May the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

The People

Amen.

This litany is a traditional Anglican prayer, adapted for use on New Year's Eve. It includes elements of thanksgiving, supplication, and blessing, and is meant to be a prayer of reflection and devotion as the year comes to a close.