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Historical

The Sweet Sleep of the Righteous: Security and Rest in Yahweh

Exell (1887) distinguished between natural rest—the common privilege of thousands—and the particular rest of the good, which flows from freedom from fear.

Proverbs 3:24Universalsecurity in Yahwehfreedom from fear

Joseph S. Exell

215 words

Historical

The Blessed Sleep of the Righteous in Christ

The sinless Savior slept amid tempests—storm-winds raged, yet He rested upon the Father's breast in perfect trust.

Psalms 4:9

Universal

divine provision

Christ's example

Charles H. Spurgeon

191 words