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Psalm 27:1 (WEB)
The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Fathers and councils · 12

Origen, Against Celsus VI.5Book VI
“…(for he was older than he by more than fourteen generations), expressed himself in these words: “The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear?” and, “Thy law is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path;” and again, “The light of Thy countenance, O Lord, was manifested towards us;” and, “In Thy…” — editor's note: Ps. xxvii. 1 (attributed to David).
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Origen, Against Celsus VIII.27Book VIII
“Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear.”” — editor's note: Ps. xxvii. 1, 3.
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Origen, De Principiis III.3Book III
“Though an host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war should rise against me, in Him shall I be confident.”” — editor's note: Ps. xxvii. 1–3.
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Gregory of Nyssa, Against Eunomius II.15Book II
“For He is called a light by David, and from thence the light of knowledge shines in them who are enlightened.” — editor's note: Ps. xxvii. 1.
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Athanasius of Alexandria, Against the Arians IV.9Discourse IV
“For unless the Lord had built the house, and kept the city, in vain did the builders toil, and the keepers watch.” — editor's note: Vid. Ps. cxxvii. 1.
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Augustine of Hippo, Confessions X.23Book X
“For this is joy in Thee, who art “the truth,” O God, “my light,” “the health of my countenance, and my God.”” — editor's note: Ps. xxvii. 1.
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Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 27
““The Lord is my light, and my salvation: whom shall I fear?” (ver. 1).” — the author cites it
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Augustine of Hippo, Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 55
““Except the Lord keep the city, he that keepeth it waketh but in vain.”” — editor's note: Ps. cxxvii. 1.
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Augustine of Hippo, The Enchiridion Chapter 81
“And we are to pray to Him of whom the Psalmist says, “The Lord is my light and my salvation:” my light, for He removes my ignorance; my salvation, for He takes away my infirmity.” — editor's note: Ps. xxvii. 1
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John Chrysostom, Homilies on Hebrews Homily 31
“…more high-minded than the rest, but to know that nothing can be done without God, and that “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build it” ( Ps. cxxvii. 1 ): therefore also Christ said to him alone, “Satan desired to sift thee as wheat,” and I allowed it not, “that thy faith may not fail.” ( Luke…” — the author cites it
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Gregory of Nazianzus, Orations Oration 37
“Except the Lord build the house, they laboured in vain that built it: Except the Lord keep the city, in vain they watched that keep it.” — editor's note: Ps. cxxvii. 1.
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Leo the Great, Sermons Sermon 26
“…Faith may utter that prophetic song: “the Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear? the Lord is the defender of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?”” — editor's note: Ps. xxvii. 1.
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