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For Even From My Youth, O God
Psalm 71
Dwight Armstrong
 

For even from my youth, O God, by thee I have been taught;
And hitherto I have declared the wonders thou hast wrought.
And now, O God, forsake me not When I am old and gray;
Till I proclaim Thy wondrous deeds To this and every age.

Thy perfect righteousness, O God, The heaven's height exceeds;
O God, who is like Thee, who has performed such mighty deeds
Thou who hast sent me many griefs Wilt yet my soul restore,
And out of sorrow's lowest depths Wilt bring me forth once more.

My greatness and my pow'r Thou will increase and far extend;
Against all grief on ev'ry side to me will comfort send.
And I will also praise Thy truth, O God, with psaltery;
Thou Holy One of Israel, With harp I'll sing to thee.