Song of Solomon 1

Song of Solomon 1:2

Let him kisse me, &c.] The speech of the Church, the Spouse, to Christ, the Bridegroom, to the 8. ver. set forth in her wishes of his love, in expressions of the worth of it; of his sweet smelling graces, and the powerful vertue of them in her and in others, in his rich and gracious provisions for her; in her Vindication of her own deformities; and defects against the envious and uncharitable censures of others concerning her; and in petitioning him for further counsel and direction.

Song of Solomon 1:8

If thou know not, &c.] Christ his Reply, in the four next verses; granting her last request; with gracious and great commendations of her, and rich promises made unto her.

Song of Solomon 1:12

While the King, &c.] The Church in this, and the next verse returnes the fruits of Christs love and bounty, magnifying by similies his gracious goodnesse to her; and declaring what her cate shall be to keep and indeere him to her.

Song of Solomon 1:15

Behold thou art fair] Christ here in this, and the next verse congratulates his Church; Praysing again, and so cherishing his lovely graces in her: and their joynt flourishing fertility and felicity.

Song of Solomon 1:17

The beames, &c.] Both Christ; and his Church, joyne here together in a symphonie, as in a Chorus, and with united delight, do extol the parts and fabrick of their spiritual house and happinesse.