Psalms 121

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A Song of degrees.

This is a perfect model of a true pilgrim-psalm, dating at the close of the day in sight of the hills of Jerusalem, when the company halt for the night’s rest. The outlook is full of inspiring anticipation, Psalms 121:1. The journey is nearly ended, and strong trust and grateful retrospect fill the hour of evening meditation. Jehovah is his hope, (Psalms 121:2;) his foot shall not slide, (Psalms 121:3;) Israel’s keeper is ever watchful, he sleeps not, (Psalms 121:4;) his shade is the pilgrim’s protection, day and night, from all evil, in all his ways, for ever, Psalms 121:5-8. The associations are such as are incident to a journey, or, figuratively, to common life, and such as would specially occupy the anxious thoughts of a traveller. On the title see note on title of Psalms 120:0

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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