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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