Song of Solomon 1

Song of Solomon 1:1

THe song of songs] A most excellent song.

Song of Solomon 1:2

Let him kisse me] This is spoken in the person of the Church, or of the faithfull soul, enflamed with the desire of more inward familiarity with Christ, whom she loveth, and which she manifesteth hereby.

with the kisses of his mouth] Let him refresh me with his gracious promises.

for thy love is better then wine] Chap. 4. 10. The tokens of thy love will make me more glad, then wine doth them that drink it, psal. 104. 15.

thy love] Heb. thy loves.

Song of Solomon 1:3

Because of the savour] The feeling of thy great benefits, the comfort whereof spreads it self, John 12. 3.

thy Name is as ointment poured forth] The knowledge of thee.

do the virgins love thee] They that are pure in heart and conversation, Revelation 14:4.

Song of Solomon 1:4

Draw me] The faithfull confesse, that they cannot come to Christ except they be drawn.

we will run after thee] I and my maidens: the Church with her members.

Draw me, we will run after thee] John 6:44.

into his chambers] Meaning, the secret joy, that is not known unto the world.

the upright love thee] Or, they love thee uprightly. Heb. men of uprightnesses: that is, the most upright.

Song of Solomon 1:5

I am black] Either in regard of her own defects, or troubles from others.

O ye daughters of Jerusalem] Termed virgins, v. 3.

as the tents of Kedar] As the tents of the Arabians the sons of Kedar, which were black without, but full of treasure within: or, as Solomons curtains, that had precious stones and jewels within.

Song of Solomon 1:6

Look not upon me] Look not upon me with contempt, because of my outward appearance.

the sun hath looked upon me] God hath afflicted me, Matth. 13. 6, 21.

my mothers children were angry with me] False brethren have wronged me, 2 Corinthians 11:26. Galatians 2:4.

they made me the keeper of the vineyards] They put me to hard and base services, Matthew 20:12. 2 Kings 25:12. so that I was forced to neglect my own charge.

Song of Solomon 1:7

O thou whom my soul loveth] The Spouse being in trouble, or in danger of seduction, desireth to know where she may be safe under her husbands protection.

where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon] In time of trouble and danger, when the sun shines hottest, Matth. 13. 6, 21.

as one that turneth aside] Or, as one that is vailed.

by the flocks of thy companions?] Meaning, false prophets, who made themselves shepherds like Christ, 2 Corinthians 11:13. Revelation 2:2.

Song of Solomon 1:8

If thou know not] Christ speaketh to his Church, bidding them that are ignorant to observe the steps of the faithfull, and go to his ministers to learn.

Song of Solomon 1:9

to a company of horses in, &c.] In regard of comelines.

Song of Solomon 1:10

with rowes of jewels] For thy spirituall beauty and excellency, there is no worldly treasure to be compared unto thee.

Song of Solomon 1:11

We will make thee borders of gold] I, and the Father, and the holy Ghost, will make thee yet more glorious.

Song of Solomon 1:12

my spikenard sendeth forth, &c.] When the Church enjoys Christ in his ordinances, she brings forth good works, pleasing to him, delightfull to her self, and profitable to others.

Song of Solomon 1:13

A bundle of myrrhe is my welbeloved unto me] As a sweet nosegay to comfort me.

he shall lie all night betwixt my brests] I desire to enjoy him perpetually, Isaiah 26:9.

Song of Solomon 1:14

as a cluster of camphire] A plant of sweet savour which grew sometimes among the vines; of which there was store at En-gedi, or, the best kinde grew there. Of the place, see Joshua 15:62. 2 Chron. 20. 2. camphire] Or, cypres.

Song of Solomon 1:15

Behold, thou art fair, my love] Chap. 4. 1. and 5. 12.

thou art fair] Christ accepts his Church, and commendeth her beauty, in respect of the graces he had given her, Ephesians 5:26-27.

my love] Or, my companion.

Song of Solomon 1:16

yea pleasant] She attributes more to Christ, then he did to her.

our bed is green] She allureth him to dwell with her, having prepared her heart as a comfortable lodging for him.

rafters] Or, galleries.