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

The fifth, sixth and seventh similitudes, are contained in this verse, wherein the Lord, following the same scope, further insists and explicates what manner of fountain this is, which makes the believer so fruitful. 1. She is a fountain of Garden: A fountain was spoken of, vers. 12. whereby is signified an inward principle (to say so) or spring, which from within sendeth forth and furnisheth waters: Here she is called a fountain of Gardens, she was called a Garden, vers. 12. here a fountain of Gardens in the plural number. By this is holden forth, 1. The end of grace in a believer, it is given him not only for himself, but also for the use of others, as the gifts of the Spirit are given to every one to profit withal, 1 Cor. 11. 7. 2. It shows that believers act and exercise their graces for others edification, as a fountain that someway is common for the use of moe Gardens, and so it points out what public spirits they should have, intending the edification of all to whom they can conveniently communicate their gifts and graces. 3. It shows the abundance of spirit and life (to say so) wherewith Christ's Bride is furnished, so as she may communicate for the admonishing, strengthening and edifying of others with her self, as it's, Rom. 15. 14. where believers are said to be full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to admonish one another.

The fifth, sixth and seventh similitudes, are contained in this verse, wherein the Lord, following the same scope, further insists and explicats what manner of fountain this is, which makes the believer so fruitful. 1. She is a fountain of Garden: A fountain was spoken of, vers. 12. whereby is signified an inward principle (to say so) or spring, which from within sendeth forth and furnisheth waters: Here she is called a fountain of Gardens, she was called a Garden, vers. 12. here a fountain of Gardens in the plural number. By this is holden forth, 1. The end of grace in a believer, it is given him not only for himself, but also for the use of others, as the gifts of the Spirit are given to every one to profite withall,