Celebrate the new year with ‘Auld Lang Syne'

The following is our annual New Year's Eve editorial.

Tonight we celebrate the beginning of a new year. And the song that many will sing as the clock strikes midnight is "Auld Lang Syne." Here is an excerpt of the song.

Should old acquaintance be forgot,

and never brought to mind?

Should old acquaintance be forgot,

and auld lang syne?

Refrain: For auld lang syne, my dear,

for auld lang syne,

we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,

for auld lang syne.

And surely you'll buy your pint cup!

And surely I'll buy mine!

And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,

for auld lang syne.

Refrain

We two have run about the slopes,

and picked the daisies fine;

But we've wandered many a weary foot,

since auld lang syne.

Refrain

We two have paddled in the stream,

from morning sun till dine;

But seas between us broad have roared

since auld lang syne.

Refrain

And there's a hand my trusty friend!

And give us a hand o' thine!

And we'll take a right good-will draught,

for auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear,

for auld lang syne,

we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,

for auld lang syne.

May your new year be filled with all of God's blessings, bringing much joy and happiness. Happy new year!