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Psalm 61. A psalm of David A psalm of confidence in God’s ability to protect, provide shelter A psalm recognizing man’s need to find his safety in God. Hear my cry, O God; Give heed to my prayer.
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Psalm 61 • A psalm of David • A psalm of confidence in God’s ability to protect, provide shelter • A psalm recognizing man’s need to find his safety in God
Hear my cry, O God; Give heed to my prayer. From the end of the earth I call to Thee, when my heart is faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psa 61:1-2
For Thou hast been a refuge for me, a tower of strength against the enemy. Psa 61:3
Let me dwell in Thy tent forever;… Psa 61:4a
For Thou hast heard my vows, O God; Thou hast given me the inheritance of those who fear Thy name. Psa 61:5
So I will sing praise to Thy name forever, that I may pay my vows day by day. Psa 61:8
“O sometimes how long seems the day, and sometimes how weary my feet; But toiling in life’s dusty way, the Rock’s blessed shadow, how sweet.” The Rock That Is Higher Than I (Hymns For Worship #367)
“O near to the Rock let me keep, If blessings or sorrows prevail; Or climbing the mountain way steep, Or walking the shadowy vale.” The Rock That Is Higher Than I (Hymns For Worship #367)
“O then to the Rock let me fly, To the Rock that is higher than I.” The Rock That Is Higher Than I (Hymns For Worship #367)
Jesus is the “stone rejected of men”… but the “Cornerstone” of the everlasting kingdom of God Isa 28:16 Eph 2:20 • His permanence is what makes our lives stable and secure…gives us hope • As we worship God, may we truly desire to say with David…