Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 61:2

The heart's cry and desire.

1. A recognition of a place of safety; then,

2. We have this place brought before us, as abundantly sufficient, when personal weakness has been realised.

3. This place cannot be attained without the help of another's hand.

4. The character of this refuge, and the position of a believer when availing himself of it: the place of refuge is "a rock, "and the position of the believer is "upon a rock." P. B. Power.

Verses 2-3.

1. How would he pray? I will cry unto thee.

2. Where would he pray? From the ends of the earth.

3. When would he pray? When my heart is overwhelmed.

4. For what would he pray? Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

5. Whence does he derive his encouragement to pray? For thou hast been, etc. (Ps 61:3). William Jay.