“Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.”
The promise of deliverance: "Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land." The salvation promised is described as near at hand for those who fear God. The ultimate purpose is that God's glory will dwell in the land—the visible manifestation of divine presence will be restored.
Church Fathers on Psalms 85:9
1. ...Its title is, “A Psalm for the end, to the sons of Core.” Let us understand no other end than that of which the Apostle speaks: for, “Christ is the end of the law.” Romans 10:4 Therefore when at the head of the title of the Psalm he placed the words, “for the end,” he directed our heart to Christ. If we fix our gaze on Him, we shall not stray: for He is Himself the Truth unto which we are eager to arrive, and He Himself the Way John 14:6 by which we run.... 2. The…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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