Chapter 445 of 1261

Song of Solomon 1:4

Draw me, we will run after thee: The King hath brought me into his chambers. We will be glad and rejoice in thee: We will remember thy love more than wine; The upright love thee.

The church having taken notice of the excellency of Christ's love, the savor of his ointments, and preciousness of his name, which made the virgins, her companions, love him; she persists in and continues her request, for communion with him, in these words; in which we have,

I. A petition; "draw me."

II. An argument which she makes use of to obtain this request; "we will run after thee."

III. The request granted to her, which is acknowledged by her; "the King hath brought me into his chambers."

IV. The effects thereof, or the influence which this had upon her; "we will rejoice," etc.

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