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

2. By bed here, is understood the same thing that was signified by it, Chap. 1. 16. to wit, that access, and nearness familiarity that the believer hath with Christ, and whereunto he admits them that are his; and the rest, solace and refreshment that they enjoy in fellowship with him; Beds being especially appointed for these two, 1. For refreshing and rest, Isa. 57. 2. and Psal. 132. 3. 2. For the mutual fellowship of Husband and Wife: So then, by this is holden forth the excellent refreshing, and soul-ease, that a believer may have in the enjoying of Christ: There is no bed that can give quietness, rest and solace like this. Again, it's called his bed, 1. To distinguish it from hers, Chap. 3. 1. There is great odds betwixt the two, as was hinted upon that verse. 2. To show, that although she be admitted to it (and therefore it's called ours, chap. 1. 16.) yet it's wholly procured and framed by him alone. 3. It's called his, to show the communion that a believer hath with Christ in his refreshings. O sweet! It's Christ's own bed, if he lye well, they lye well who are married to him; It's his peace which they enjoy here, my peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you, &c. Joh. 14. 27. And it's his glory and throne, that they are made partakers of hereafter, when they are set down on the same throne with him. Again, it's called his bed, which is Solomon's: which expression, is added, to show where the weight of this wonderful refreshing lies, to wit, in this, that the rest (which he invites them to behold) is no mean man's, it's Solomon's; yea, a greater than Solomon's, whose curtains and hangings are much above his, chap. 1. 6. ⟨p. 179⟩If Solomon's servants were happy that were admitted to his presence, how wonderfully happy are believers, Christ's Bride, who are admitted to his own bed: The dignity of believing and union with him, would be read out of the dignity and glorious Majesty of the person with whom we are united.

2. By bed here, is understood the same thing that was signified by it, Chap. 1. 16. to wit, that accesse, and neernesse familiarity that the believer hath with Christ, and whereunto he admits them that are his; and the rest, solace and refreshment that they injoy in fellowship with him; Beds being especially appointed for these two, 1. For refreshing and rest,