Clavis cantici, or, An exposition of the Song of Solomon

Even the thoughts of this second coming, which flow from the faith thereof, long ere it come, will be refreshful to the believer. 6. It's peculiar to the believer to be delighted with, and to be longing for Christ's second coming; for, it agrees with this relation the Bride hath to him as her Beloved: And whatever others may say, yet this coming of Christ Jesus, really is, and will be dreadful to them: And therefore are believers differenced from all others by this name, that they are such who love his appearing, 2 Tim. 4. 8.

That we may further consider this prayer of the Brides, we may look upon it, first, mor• generally, and so gather these. Observ. 1. Faith and love will compend much in few words, and will thrust together many suits in a short expression: There is much in this same word, flee, or haste; It's not the longest prayer that is made up of maniest words. 2. Faith in Christ, and love to him, where they are in exercise, will make the believer to meddle in his prayers with things of the greatest concernment; so doth this prayer of the Brides, it looks not only to ⟨p. 481⟩his second coming, but also takes in the overturning Satan's kingdom, the calling of Jews and Gentiles, the dissolution of Heaven and Earth, &c. which go alongst with, and before, Christ's coming: These are great things, and yet that they may be accomplished, is that which she here prayeth for. 3. Faith will look far off in prayer, it will be minding things that are to be performed long after the persons removal out of this life.

That we may further consider this prayer of the Brides, we may look upon it, first, mor• generally, and so gather these. Observ. 1. Faith and love will compend much in few words, and will thrust together many suits in a short expression: There is much in this same word, flee, or haste; It's not the longest prayer that is made up of maniest words. 2. Faith in Christ, and love to him, where they are in exercise, will make the believer to meddle in his prayers with things of the greatest concernment; so doth this prayer of the Brides, it looks not only to