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

which shows, that it is very precious, though we know not the particular properties of it: The word overlaid, may be from the Original rendered curiously set, or, enamelled: In sum, here, his love is described as most lovely, clean and pleasant, like Ivory; rich and precious like Sapphires; and well ordered and wisely vented for the good of his people, as bright Ivory curiously enamelled with Sapphires: His love is a most excellent, curious and pleasant object, the like whereof is not to be found amongst all the beloveds of the world. This verse commends Christ's heart and in-side, which is unsearchable as to it's height, depth, breadth, and length: It may therefore be hard, and some way hazardous to offer doctrines on, or to form expressions concerning, that which passeth knowledge, Eph. 3. 18, 19. the comprehending experimental knowledge of it, will be the best commentary on it; yet these things are clear and safe,

which shews, that it is very precious, though we know not the particular properties of it: The word overlaid, may be from the Original rendered curiously set, or, enambled: In sum, here, his love is described as most lovely, clean and pleasant, like Ivory; rich and precious like Saphires; and well ordered and wisely vented for the good of his people, as bright Ivory curiously enambled with Saphires: His love is a most excellent, curious and pleasant object, the like whereof is not to be found amongst all the beloveds of the world. This verse commends Christ's heart and in-side, which is unsearchable as to it's heighth, depth, breadth, and length: It may therefore be hard, and some way hazardous to offer doctrines on, or to form expressions concerning, that which passeth knowledge, Eph. 3. 18, 19. the comprehending experimental knowledge of it, will be the best commentary on it; yet these things are clear and safe,

1. There is singular love, affection and bowels in our Lord Jesus to his people; so singular, that there is none can compare with him in this, no husband, nay nor wife, it passeth the love of women; No tender-hearted mother, and much less any idol can compete with him in this; It's inconceivable in it self, and it's wonderful in it's effects. 2. There is nothing that will contribute more to make believers see Jesus Christ as admirable in himself, and lovely to them, than the right apprehension of his