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

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.

It's commendation is, that it's green: That is, 1. Refreshful, like the Spring. 2. Fruitful, and so the similitude of greenness is opposed to a disconsolate, barren, unfruitful condition, Psal. 92. 12, 13. and Jer. 17. 8. So then, that which is here pointed at, is, that nearness with Christ, is both exceeding heartsome ⟨p. 112⟩and refreshful, and also hath much influence on believers to keep them fresh, and make them fruitful.

It's commendation is, that it's green: That is, 1. Refreshful, like the Spring. 2. Fruitful, and so the similitude of greennesse is opposed to a disconsolat, barren, unfruitful condition,