and the wind be 

always at your back,  

and the good Lord hold you

in the hollow of his hands.  

May your neighbors respect you,

trouble neglect you,

the angels protect you,

and heaven accept you. 

 ~

As we start the New Year,  

let's get down on our knees

to thank God we're on our feet.

 ~

May all your troubles in the  

coming year be as short as  

your New Year's resolutions. 

 ~

Here's to a bright New Year

and a fond farewell to the old;

here's to things  

that are yet to come

and to the memories 

that we hold.  

~

Here are more New Year's toasts, quotes and verse from By George!