Song of Solomon 2:4-6

He brought me to the banqueting-house The places in which believers received the graces and blessings of Christ. His banner over me By the lifting up whereof I was invited to come to him, and to list myself under him; was love The love of Christ crucified, which, like a banner, is displayed in the gospel. Stay me Or, support me, keep me from fainting. The spouse speaks this to her bride-maids, the daughters of Jerusalem: or to the bridegroom himself: with flagons With wine, which is a good cordial: with apples With odoriferous apples, the smell whereof was grateful to persons ready to faint. By these metaphors understand the application of the promises, and the quickening influences of the Spirit. His left hand No sooner did I cry out for help, but he was at hand to succour me.