Chapter 556 of 1261

Song of Solomon 3:4

It was but a little that I passed from them, but I found him whom my soul loveth: I held him, and would not let him go, until I had brought him unto my mother's house, and into the chamber of her that conceived me.

The church having sought about the city, in the streets and broad ways of it, for her beloved, and made inquiry of the watchmen concerning him, though attended with little success; yet is not discouraged, but keeps on seeking, till at length she finds him; which not only filled her with a transport of joy, but also puts her upon using all the means she could to continue him with her, and secure his presence and company for the future. In these words are,

I. An account of the church's finding Christ; "I found him whom my soul loveth."

II. The place or time, where or when she found him; "It was but a little that I passed from them, but I found," etc.

III. Her behavior towards him; "I held him," etc.

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