{"collection":"Bible & Christianity","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/bib/cmt/wesley/psa084.htm","path":"bib/cmt/wesley/psa084.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/bib/cmt/wesley/psa084.htm","text":"Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65]\n \nPsalms 84:4\n \npsa 84:4\nThey - That constantly abide in thy house; the priests and Levites, or other devout Jews who were there perpetually, as Anna, Luk 2:36-37. They will - They are continually employed in that blessed work. \nPsalms 84:5\n \npsa 84:5\nWhose strength - Who trusteth in thee as his only strength. Thy ways - Blessed are they whose hearts are set upon Zion and their journey is thither. \nPsalms 84:6\n \npsa 84:6\nBaca - A dry valley in the way to Jerusalem, here put for all places of like nature. Make a well - They dig divers little pits or wells in it for their relief. The rain - God recompenses their diligence with his blessing, sending rain wherewith they may be filled. \nPsalms 84:7\n \npsa 84:7\nThey go - They grow stronger and stronger. Appeareth - This is added as the blessed fruit of their long and tedious journey. \nPsalms 84:9\n \npsa 84:9\nLook - Cast a favourable eye towards him. Anointed - Of me, who though a vile sinner, am thine anointed king. \nPsalms 84:10\n \npsa 84:10\nThan dwell - In the greatest glory and plenty. \nPsalms 84:11\n \npsa 84:11\nA sun - To enlighten and quicken, and direct and comfort his people. Shield - To save his people from all their enemies. Grace - His favour, which is better than life. Glory - The honour which comes from God here, and eternal glory.","title":"Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible: Psalms: Psalms Chapter 84","type":"page"}