Psalms 61 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The end — To which David was driven. Lead me — Convey me into some high and secure fortress.

I will — I shall, I doubt not, be restored to the tabernacle, and worship thee there all my days.

Heritage — Thou hast granted me this singular mercy, to live in God's land, to enjoy his presence, and to worship in his tabernacle; which is the heritage that all that fear thee, prize and desire above all things.

Prolong — The years of my life and reign. Thus he speaks because his kingdom was not like Saul's, but established to him and his heirs; and because Christ, his son and heir, should actually, and in his own person possess the kingdom for ever.

Abide — In the throne. Before God — Living and ruling as in God's presence, serving God and worshipping him in his tabernacle. Truth — Thy truth in giving me those mercies which thou hast promised, and thy mercy in giving me such further blessings as I needs.