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The godly soul has a sure defence and aid in his living, loving Father and God. In every time of earthly need and trouble this is his chief consolation, and the source of serene and abiding joy

I. THY NECESSITY OF A DIVINE REFUGE. Times come when the hardiest and most self-reliant is made to feel that he is but feebleness, vanity, and dust. Protection, comfort, and settledness for the soul can alone be found in God.

1. We are victims of moral evil.

2. Of mental and physical sorrows.

II. THE NATURE OF THE REFUGE AFFORDED.

1. Lofty and glorious in position. There we may obtain —

(1)  Mercy.

(2)  Grace.

(3)  Pardon.

(4)  Strength.

2. All-sufficient in resources. Help for every circumstance, need, age.

3. Perpetual and abiding in duration.

(James Foster, B. A.)

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KJV: A glorious high throne from the beginning is the place of our sanctuary.

WEB: A glorious throne, [set] on high from the beginning, is the place of our sanctuary.