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

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, Psal. 92. 12, 13. and Ier. 17. 8. So then, that which is here pointed at, is, that neernesse 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.

The second thing commended, is the beams of the house; The house is of a larger extent than the bed: It signifies the Church, wherein Christ dwells with his Bride; The beams of it, are the Ordinances, Word, Sacraments, promises of the Covenant, &c. whereby the house is both compacted together, and sustained; there being no living with Christ, nor fellowship with him, without these. The commendation is, that it's of Cedar. 1. Cedar was a durable wood. 2. Excellent and precious. Chap. 3. 10. 3. It was typical of Christ, and therefore used in the ceremonial services: So this commendation holds forth the excellent nature of the ordinances, and promises, being of great worth, precious, and perpetual in their use to the Church, while upon earth: But it doth especially hold forth the eternal excellency and worth, and the durable power and strength of Christ, the main cornerstone of this building,