Do not let the deep engulf me.

Let me now have restful sleep.

So that tomorrow all the more clearly may I see.

As for me in my poverty and pain.

Let your help O God lift me up.

Foresight let me one day attain .

That I may drink salvation’s cup.

The poor when they see it will be glad.

And God seeking hearts will revive.

Let me no longer be unbearably sad .

Help me always to strive.

This is my  heartfelt prayer

As I peel off each material layer.

……

Waves wash over me

I can hardly breathe at all

You are all I have

….

See Psalm 68