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

1. By Solomon, David's son, properly is not understood, this scope will not agree to him (he was indeed a great King, but a greater than Solomon is here) Therefore, seeing in Scripture, Solomon was typical of Christ, as from Psal. 72. and other places may be gathered: Through all these verses, by Solomon, is understood Christ, the beloved and Bridegroom, who especially was typified by Solomon in these things: 1. Solomon had a great Kingdom from the river to the Sea; and so will our Lord have many subjects. 2. As Solomon was, so Christ is, a powerful, rich King; our Lord Jesus hath all power in Heaven and Earth committed to him. 3. Solomon was a royal, magnificent King, sought unto from all parts of the earth; and so the name and glory, wherewith the Mediator is furnished, is abov• every name in Heaven and in Earth. 4. Solomon was a wise, judicious King▪ and singular for that; and so in our Lord Jesus dwells all the ⟨p. 178⟩treasures of wisdom and knowledge; there is no need to fear that any thing that concerns his people will miscarry in his hand. 5. Solomon had a peaceable reign (for which cause he had that name) and his government was blessed and happy to his people and servants; and so our Lord Jesus is the Prince of peace, Isa. 9. 6. and of his government there is no change; and happy are his subjects, and blessed are his servants, for the one half of his glory, magnificence, wisdom, &c. and of their happiness can neither be told nor believed. This is an excellent person, and a most stately King, who yet is the believers Bridegroom; Christ's Bride is nobly and honourably matched.

1. By Solomon, David's son, properly is not understood, this scope will not agree to him (he was indeed a great King, but a greater than Solomon is here) Therefore, seing in Scripture, Solomon was typical of Christ, as from Psal. 72. and other places may be gathered: Through all these verses, by Solomon, is understood Christ, the beloved and Bridegroom, who especially was typified by Solomon in these things: 1. Solomon had a great Kingdom from the river to the Sea; and so will our Lord have many subjects. 2. As Solomon was, so Christ is, a powerful, rich King; our Lord Jesus hath all power in Heaven and Earth committed to him. 3. Solomon was a royal, magnificent King, sought unto from all parts of the earth; and so the name and glory, wherewith the Mediator is furnished, is abov every name in Heaven and in Earth. 4. Solomon was a wise, judicious King and singular for that; and so in our Lord Jesus dwells all the