Psalm 71

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Chapter XI, Against Praxeas,  Tertullian (c. 213)
  • XIII.27, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
  • From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Psalm 71:1-6, James Limburg, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
    • "One of my teachers once said in regard to aging, 'The Lord saves the hardest part 'til last!'  What can we do as we approach this 'hardest part?'"
  • The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 71:1-6, Epiphany 4C. Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "The psalmist, be it imagined as David or anyone else, knows that trust is not easy and must confront not only those who would deny it, the enemies as the psalmist calls them, but even our own weakness and struggle to endure."
  • "A Prayer for Old Age," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Psalm 71:1-6, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "Here the Psalmist understands that life around her is very tenuous. Boxed in and threatened, what is there to hold on to?"
  • Expository Essay, Psalm 71, Dr. William R. Long.
    • "The Psalm breathes the air of quiet trust, a trust founded on a long life lived in the presence of God."
  • "What's Retirement For?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Aging," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
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  • Blackburn, Bill, "Psalm 71," Review & Expositor, 1991.
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  • Claassens, L. Juliana M., "Praying from the Depths of the Deep: Remembering the Image of God as Midwife in Psalm 71," Review & Expositor, 2007.
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  • Craven, Toni, "Between Text and Sermon: Psalm 71," Interpretation, 2004.
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  • Lessing, Reed, "Broken Teeth, Bloody Baths, And Baby Bashing: Is There Any Place in the Church for Imprecatory Psalms?" Concordia Journal, 2006.
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  • Wall, James M., "Mortal Fears," The Christian Century, 2008.
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• Liturgy:
  • Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
    • Epiphany C4
    • Proper C16/Ordinary C21
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Commercial Site: "We're Alright Down Here," (Psalm 71) Visual Liturgy/Film, The Work of the People.
  • Psalm 71:8, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 71. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  • "The Lord Is My Refuge," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.  See Terms of Use.
  • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
    • Psalm 71:1-6 set to Ein Feste Burg (87 87 66 66 7)
    • Psalm 71:1-14 set to Ein Feste Burg (87 87 66 66 7)
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!
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• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms