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Psalm 91 | King James Audio Bible | Compline | Night Prayer
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Here is a link to Compline – Night Prayer – sung by the monks of Ampleforth Abbey :
Compline | Night Prayer | Including Psalm 91(v/90) | Ampleforth Abbey
Once more on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqjg12v2UZM
Attributed traditionally to King David, Psalm 91 (Vulgate 90) begins by highlighting safety and security provided to those who dwell in the secret place of God, finding shelter under God’s shadow.
The psalm expresses a personal commitment to God as refuge and fortress – deep trust in God’s protection. The psalmist uses vivid imagery to convey God’s shielding presence, comparing this to the protective wings of a bird and emphasizing the reliability of God’s truth as a spiritual defence.
Through the psalm, scenarios are presented — from dangers of the night to perils in broad daylight. The message is reassurance: those who seek refuge in God need not fear external threats. The psalmist knows divine intervention, describing a place where even a thousand may fall at one’s side, yet no harm will befall the one under God’s protection.
The psalm expresses angelic guardianship, asserting that God will command His angels to watch over the believer in all his ways. This emphasizes comprehensive nature of God’s protection.
With specific fears of wild animals, the psalm declares that those under God’s care will tread upon lions and adders, symbolic of overcoming life’s challenges. This sentiment extends to promise of deliverance and honour for those who call upon God in times of trouble.
Closing verses of the psalm underscore enduring nature of God’s commitment to those who love Him. This assurance of answered prayers, deliverance in times of trouble, and promise of a satisfied and long life with the revelation of salvation are the message of this psalm.
Psalm 91 | King James Audio Bible KJV | Love Revealed By Jesus Christ
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
Psalm 91 | King James Audio Bible KJV | Love Revealed By Jesus Christ
- Divine Protection: Psalm 91 revolves around the central theme of seeking refuge in the divine presence and finding protection under the shadow of the Almighty.
- Trust And Confidence: The psalmist expresses unwavering trust and confidence in God as a refuge and fortress, emphasizing a deep, personal relationship with the divine.
- Imagery Of Shelter: Vivid imagery, such as being covered with God’s feathers and finding refuge under His wings, is used to convey a sense of shelter and safety for those who seek God’s protection.
- Freedom From Fear: The psalm addresses common human fears, assuring believers that, under God’s protection, there is no need to fear the uncertainties of the night or the dangers of the day.
- Comprehensive Security: The psalm presents a comprehensive view of divine protection, covering various aspects of life’s challenges, including pestilence, danger from animals, and adversities both day and night.
- Angelic Guardianship: A notable theme is the concept of God assigning angels to watch over and protect those who trust in Him, underscoring the all-encompassing nature of the divine care.
- Victory Over Adversity: Symbolic imagery, such as treading upon lions and adders, signifies the believer’s triumph over life’s challenges with God’s protection.
- Divine Response To Prayer: The psalm assures believers that God will answer their calls in times of trouble, offering deliverance and honour to those who seek Him.
- Promise Of Long Life: The psalm concludes with a promise of satisfaction and longevity for those who set their love upon God, highlighting the enduring nature of God’s commitment to those who love Him.
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