We believe that this song sets forth the mutual love of Christ and his believing people. It is a book of deep mystery, not to be understood except by the initiated; but those who have learnt a life of sacred fellowship with Jesus will bear witness that when they desire to express what they feel they... [ Continue Reading ]
Song of Solomon 2:1. _I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys._ So he is, and much more than that. «Nature, to make his beauties known, Must mingle colors quite unknown.» So rich is he rose and lily both in one. «White is his soul, from blemish free, Red with the blood he shed for... [ Continue Reading ]
Song of Solomon 2:1. _I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters._ It is the nature of love to make the thing beloved like itself. If Christ be a lily. he makes his people lilies too. Certainly he is the lily of the valley, and... [ Continue Reading ]
Here we have a dialogue of love between the Lord Jesus and his people. Song of Solomon 2:1. _I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys._ Amongst all flowers, there is none that can be compared with him. «White is his soul, from blemish free, Red with the blood he shed for me.» Song o... [ Continue Reading ]