Fathers

Psalms 61

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Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer. From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy. I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations. He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him. So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.

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Psalms 61:2

Western Saints

Augustine of Hippo

"Hearken, O God, to my supplication, give heed to my prayer" [Psalm 61:1]. Who says? He, as if One. See whether one: "From the ends of the earth to You I have cried, while my heart was being vexed" [Psalm 61:2]. Now therefore not one: but for this reason one, because Christ is One, of whom all we are the members. For what one man cries from the ends of the earth? …

Exposition on Psalm 61 ↗

Bede

We should note that this flood of temptations assails the church in three ways: "one is tempted, drawn on and lured by one's own desire," or is worn down by the depravity of false brothers or is assaulted by the more open snares of those outside [the church]. In another place the Lord calls these temptations "the gates of the lower world," and rightly so, for if victorious they drag us down to eternal destruction. …

Homilies on the Gospels 2:25 ↗