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Confidence in God's Protection.
For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. |
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1 Hear my cry, O God;
Attend unto my prayer.
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2 From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed:
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
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3 For thou hast been a refuge for me,
A strong tower from the enemy.
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A strong tower – The divine plan of the ages is an ample shield and buckler to all who, in simplicity of heart, receive it and prove faithful to it. R3332:1, R4926:1
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4 I will dwell in thy tent for ever:
I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. {Selah
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I will trust – The responsive language of the hearts of God's faithful children. R3331:6, R4926:1
"He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust." (Psa. 91:4) R3331:6
So close to his heart does Jehovah gather his children that they feel the warmth of his love. R3331:6
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5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows:
Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
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My vows – My covenant of consecration. R3331:6
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6 Thou wilt prolong the king's life;
His years shall be as many generations.
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7 He shall abide before God for ever:
Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
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8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever,
That I may daily perform my vows. |
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