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Clavis cantici, or, An exposition of the Song of Solomon
Clavis cantici, or, An exposition of the Song of Solomon by James Durham ...
Edinburgh: printed by George Swintoun and James Glen, 1668
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
3. The Bridegroom's friends are honest Ministers, who rejoice to see him great; Such as John was, John 3. 29. and such were the Apostles, John 15. 15. Such are here the Watch-men, trusted with the over-sight and edification of others, spoken unto, Chap. 2. 15. and spoken of, Chap. 3. 3.
3. The Bridegroom's friends are honest Ministers, who rejoice to see him great; Such as Iohn was, Iohn 3. 29. and such were the Apostles, Iohn 15. 15. Such are here the Watch-men, trusted with the over-sight and edification of others, spoken unto, Chap. 2. 15. and spoken of, Chap. 3. 3.
4. The Virgins, or children of the marriage-chamber, are here called Daughters of Zion, Chap. 3. 11. and of Jerusalem (many whereof are weak, ready to stumble, Chap. 1. 6. and of little knowledge, Chap. 5. 9. and ready to stir up the Bridegroom, Chap. 3. 5.) and the Virgins that love Christ, Chap. 1. 3. and the upright, Chap. 1. 4.
4. The Virgins, or children of the marriage-chamber, are here called Daughters of Zion, Chap. 3. 11. and of Ierusalem (many whereof are weak, ready to stumble, Chap. 1. 6. and of little knowledge, Chap. 5. 9. and ready to stir up the Bridegroom, Chap. 3. 5.) and the Virgins that love Christ, Chap. 1. 3. and the upright, Chap. 1. 4.
5. The Mother is the universal visible Church, wherein are many true Believers, who are converted to Christ by the Word and Ordinances dispensed therein, and to which also many Hypocrites belong as members.