John Wesley on Psalms 27
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Psalms27:3
In this - That God is my light.
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Psalms27:4
Dwell. &c. - Have opportunity of constant attendance upon God. To behold - That there I may delight myself, in the contemplation of thy amiable and glorious majesty, and of thy infinite wisdom, holiness, justice, truth, and mercy.
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Psalms27:5
The secret - In his tabernacle, into which mine enemies cannot come. He alludes to the ancient custom of offenders, who used to flee to the tabernacle or altar. Rock - A place high and inaccessible.
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Psalms27:9
Away - From thy face or presence, or from the place of thy worship.
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Psalms27:11
Because of - That I may neither fall into their hands by my folly, nor give them any occasion of triumphing over me.
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Psalms27:13
The living - David was thus earnestly desirous of this mercy in this life, not because he placed his portion in these things; but because the truth and glory of God, were highly concerned in making good the promise of the kingdom to him.
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Psalms27:2
Light - My counsellor in all my difficulties, and my comforter and deliverer in all my distresses. Strength - The supporter and preserver of my life.
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