John Wesley on Psalms 46
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Psalms46:4
A river - This may design the gracious presence, and blessing of the Lord, which is frequently described under the name of waters. Make glad - Shall not barely preserve it from danger, but give great occasion for rejoicing and thanksgiving. The city - Jerusalem, the place where God's holy tabernacle is settled.
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Psalms46:7
Raged - Against God, and against his people. Uttered - He spake to them in his wrath. The earth - The inhabitants of the earth were consumed.
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Psalms46:8
Desolations - Among those who were vexatious to God's people.
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Psalms46:9
To cease - He hath settled as in a firm and well - grounded peace. The land - Of Israel: from one end of it to the other. The bow - The bows and spears, and chariots of their enemies.
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Psalms46:2
Though - Though there should be nothing but confusion, and desolations round about us: which are often expressed by such metaphors.
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