Psalms 107:30

“Then are they glad because they be quiet, etc.] The mariners are glad that the waves are quiet, and they free from danger, and at ease and in repose themselves. So he bringeth them unto their desired haven; the port, city, border or tract of land f1547, they are bound to; which they desire to be at, and eagerly look out for, and rejoice when arrived at it. This is all the Lord’s work in providence: mariners too often take it to themselves, as if it was owing to their own skill and management that they have brought home the ship safe to the appointed port; but it is owing to the secret guidance and protection of divine Providence, which should be acknowledged. The late Mr. Hussey f1548…”

“Then are they glad because they be quiet - Because the storm subsides, and they have the feeling of safety from danger. So he bringeth them - Rather, “And he guides them.” Unto their desired haven - The word translated “haven” occurs nowhere else. By some it is rendered “shore,” but the word “haven” or “port” seems best to express the sense of the passage: “the haven of their desire.” No one can appreciate this fully who has not been long at sea, and who has not experienced the intense desire once more to see “land.” Even then no one experiences it fully who has not some object there which he desires to see, or to accomplish. If his business is there, if it is his native land, if his father,…”

“he bringeth: Joh 6:21 Psalms 107:31”