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| 1 [[To the Chief Musician. Upon a Stringed Instrument. David's.]] Hear, O God, my loud cry, Attend unto my prayer: |
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| 2 From the end of the earth, unto thee do I cry, When my heart fainteth away, Unto a rock that is higher than I, wilt thou lead me. |
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| 3 For thou hast been, A Refuge to me, A Tower of Strength, from the face of the foe. |
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 would be a guest in thy tent to the ages, I would seek refuge in the concealment of thy wings. [Selah.] |
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 hearkened to my vows, Thou hast granted a possession, unto them who revere thy Name. |
My vows – My covenant of consecration. R3331:6
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| 6 Days–unto the days of the king, wilt thou add. His years, as of generation after generation: |
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| 7 Let him retain his seat age-abidingly before God, Appoint that, lovingkindness and faithfulness, my watch over him!
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| 8 So, will I sing thy Name unto futurity, Paying my vows, day by day. |
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