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

The titles she gives him are two, 1. The King, whereby his Sovereignty and Majesty is set forth. The second is beloved or well-beloved, a title importing much love and affection: It differs from that title, my love, which he gave her, vers. 9. for that is a compellation given to her by him, as from a Superior to an in•e•ior, or as from an Husband to a Wife; this title which she here gives him, is as from an inferior, as a wi•e to her husband. The first, holds forth condescending tenderness; the second, respective ⟨p. 100⟩love; but both agree in this, that they are most loving, and affectionate titles.

The titles she gives him are two, 1. The King, whereby his Soveraignty and Majesty is set forth. The second is beloved or welbeloved, a title importing much love and affection: It differs from that title, my love, which he gave her, vers. 9. for that is a compellation given to her by him, as from a Superior to an in•e•ior, or as from an Husband to a Wife; this title which she here gives him, is as from an inferior, as a wi•e to her husband. The first, holds forth condescending tendernesse; the second, respective ⟨p. 100⟩love; but both agree in this, that they are most loving, and affectionat titles.

She sets forth the comfortableness of Christs fellowship, vers. 12. Where, we are to consider these three things, 1. The privilege of his sweet company, which she enjoyed, in these words, The King sitteth at his Table. 2. The effect thereof, held forth in this similitude, my spikenard, &c. 3. The connection of these two, in this expression, while the King sitteth, &c.