Section 652
III. The condition of this charge is, "if ye find him"
Which shews, 1. That at present these daughters of Jerusalem had not any sight of Christ, nor communion with him; and this appears also manifestly from the following verse, where they inquire of her concerning him. 2. That it was possible that they might find him before she did; for Christ is sometimes "found of them that sought him not," and is "made manifest unto them that asked not after" him; she was inquiring after Christ but found him not; and yet it was possible that they might find him before her, who had not been seeking after him: also Christ may manifest himself to poor, mean, and weak believers, when he does not to some that are superior to them in faith, light, and knowledge; he showed himself after his resurrection to a poor woman, to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he cast seven devils, before he did to his disciples. 3. That when they did find Christ, and had liberty of access to his presence, that they would then spread her sorrowful case before him, and use their interest with him, to take pity and compassion on her; who was "sick of love" for him; she entreats them to do such a favor for her, as Joseph requested of the chief butler, when he should be restored to his place; says he Genesis 40:12. "But think on me, when it shall be well with thee; and show kindness, I pray thee, unto me; and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house." So the church would have these virgins, when it was well with them when they enjoyed the presence of. Christ, to think on her and her sorrowful case, and make mention of it to him.