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

First, Because it is acknowledged by all, not only to be authentic Scripture, but an excellent Piece thereof; and therefore is to be ⟨p. 2⟩made use of by the Church, and not to lie hid, nor to be laid aside, as if the meaning thereof were not to be searched into, because it seems dark and obscure.

First, Because it is acknowledged by all, not only to be authentick Scripture, but an excellent Piece thereof; and therefore is to be ⟨p. 2⟩made use of by the Church, and not to ly hid, nor to be laid aside, as if the meaning thereof were not to be searched into, because it seems dark and obscure.

2. Because the Subject and Matter of it is so Divine, carrying alongst with it many various cases, both of particular Souls, as also, of the Church, both visible and invisible, with many excellent commendations of Christ the Bridegroom, which ought to be the Subject of his Friends Meditations, and cannot but be profitable, if he bless them; there being here Maps, almost for all conditions.

2. Because the Subject and Matter of it is so Divine, carrying alongst with it many various cases, both of particular Souls, as also, of the Church, both visible and invisible, with many excellent commendations of Christ the Bridegroom, which ought to be the Subject of his Friends Meditations, and cannot but be profitable, if he blesse them; there being here Maps, almost for all conditions.

3. Because the style and composition is so Divine and excellent, carrying affections alongst with it, and captivating them in the very reading; so that few can read this Song, but they must fall in love with it, we would therefore see what is within it, if at least we may get a taste of that which doth so sweetly relish.