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

That which follows, is the enlargement of the Brides commendation of Jesus Christ, as he is called a beloved or husband, for she follows that Allegory in commending his bed, house, and galleries; And this is the scope, to show how excellent & stately a husband he was, And, 2. How happy and comfortable a life his Bride had in communion and fellowship with him. In the words these three are to be cleared, 1. What is commended, as bed, house, &c. 2. The several commendations given to these. 3. The title of claim, or relation under which they are commended, Our bed, &c.

That which followes, is the inlargement of the Brides commendation of Jesus Christ, as he is called a beloved or husband, for she followes that Allegory in commending his bed, house, and galleries; And this is the scope, to shew how excellent & stately a husband he was, And, 2. How happy and comfortable a life his Bride had in communion and fellowship with him. In the words these three are to be cleared, 1. What is commended, as bed, house, &c. 2. The several commendations given to these. 3. The title of claim, or relation under which they are commended, Our bed, &c.

That which is commended, is expressed by three words. 1. Bed 2. The beams of the house. 3. Rafters. In sum, it is this, that as husbands (who are in good condition) have beds to solace in with their Brides; houses to dwell in, and galleries to walk in, for their refreshing, and have these excellently adorned according to their rank; so our blessed husband excels in these. By bed, is understood the special means of nearest fellowship with, and enjoying of Christ; The bed being the place of rest, and of the nearest fellowship between the Bridegroom and the Bride.

That which is commended, is expressed by three words. 1. Bed 2. The beams of the house. 3. Rafters. In sum, it is this, that as husbands (who are in good condition) have beds to solace in with their Brides; houses to dwell in, and galleries to walk in, for their refreshing, and have these excellently adorned according to their rank; so our blessed husband excells in these. By bed, is understood the special means of neerest fellowship with, and injoying of Christ; The bed being the place of rest, and of the neerest fellowship between the Bridegroom and the Bride.