Jehovah, source of salvation
Jehovah — the LORD, the covenant name of the premortal Christ
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. Psalms 13:5–6
In the middle of sorrow David chooses to trust the LORD's mercy and rejoice in His salvation. Jehovah's salvation came in person when Jesus was born, whom Simeon called God's salvation.
AttestedJehovah — the LORDA divine name
How we know: Jehovah is the premortal Christ (Abraham 1:16; D&C 110:3–4)
- alludes to Luke 2:30 — Simeon, holding the infant Jesus, says: mine eyes have seen thy salvation.
