Psalm 71, Part 1

In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust;
Ah! never leave me to my shame!
Thou, ever merciful and just,
Redeem me by Thy saving name;
Thy gracious ear in pity bow,
Accept my prayer, and save me now.

Be Thou my strong defence and tower,
To which my soul may always fly;
Thou hast sent forth Thy word of power,
Thy grace hath brought salvation nigh;
Thou art the Rock which cannot move,
The Rock of everlasting love.

Rescue me, O my God, from those
Who'cruelly my life pursue;
Lord, I believe against my foes,
I trust to find Thee good and tine;
Guide of my helpless infancy.
Thou know'st my hope is still in Thee.

The life Thy tender love bestow'd
Thy tender love hath still sustain'd;
Thou from the womb hast been my God;
The breath which by Thy grace I gain'd
I render back in songs of praise,
I live to glorify Thy grace.

A monster to the world I am;
But Thou my mighty refuge art:
Thy glory be my constant theme.
Thy praises fill my mouth and heart:
O that I thus my life might spend,
And praise and love Thee to the end!

Cast me not off in feeble age,
When strength and human succour fail;
My foes their utmost powers engage;
The banded powers of death and hell
Conspire to seize their helpless prey,
And tear my trembling soul away.

Ah! do not at a distance stand!
Haste to my help in power Divine;
Destroy, by Thine avenging hand.
My cruel enemies and Thine;
Pronounce our adversary's doom.
Now, Lord, " the man of sin " consume.