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

Clavis Cantici: OR, A KEY of the SONG, Useful for opening up thereof.

This is a place of Scripture, the Exposition whereof, many in all Ages have sh••ned to adventure upon; and truly I have looked upon it of a long time, as not convenient to be treated upon before all Auditories, nor easy by many to be understood; especially because of the height of spiritual expressions, and mysterious rapts of Divine Love, and the sublime and excellent expressions of the Bridegroom therein contained, which would require much liveliness of frame, and acquaintance in experience with the things here spoken of, and nearness in walking with God, as being necessary for finding out the mind and meaning o• the Spirit of God therein: Yet we are now brought by help of his Grace, to essay the Interpretation of it, upon these following considerations,

THis is a place of Scripture, the Exposition whereof, many in all Ages have sh••ned to adventure upon; and truly I have looked upon it of a long time, as not convenient to be treated upon before all Auditories, nor easie by many to be understood; especially because of the height of spiritual expressions, and mysterious rapts of Divine Love, and the sublime and excellent expressions of the Bridegroom therein contained, which would require much livelinesse of frame, and acquaintance in experience with the things here spoken of, and nearnesse in walking with God, as being necessary for finding out the mind and meaning o• the Spirit of God therein: Yet we are now brought by help of his Grace, to essay the Interpretation of it, upon these following considerations,

First, Because it is acknowledged by all, not only to be authentic Scripture, but an excellent Piece thereof; and therefore is to be