There are few better.
Highlights from Psalm 71:
“Oh, Lord, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
Save me and rescue me,
for you do what is right.
Turn your ear to listen to me,
and set me free.
Be my rock of safety
where I can always hide.
Give the order to save me,
for you are my rock and fortress.
My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked,
from the clutches of cruel oppressors.
O, Lord, you alone are my hope.
I’ve trusted you, O Lord, from childhood.
Yes, you have been with me from birth;
from my mother’s womb you have cared for me.
No wonder I am always praising you!
…You have been my strength and protection
That is why I can never stop praising you;
I declare your glory all day long.
And now, in my old age, don’t set me aside.
Don’t abandon me when my strength is failing.
For my enemies are whispering against me.
They are plotting to kill me.
They say, ‘God has abandoned him.
Let’s go and get him, for no one will help him now.’
O, God don’t stay away.
My God, please hurry to help me.
…. I will keep on hoping for your help;
I will praise you more and more.
I will tell everyone about your righteousness.
All day long I will proclaim your saving power.
…. You have allowed me to suffer much hardship,
but you will restore me to life again
and lift me up from the depths of the earth.”
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For salvation, Christ and Christ alone.
