The document provides an overview and summary of Song 7 and Song 8 from the biblical Song of Solomon. Song 7 describes the Bride awakening to the voice of her Beloved and seeking Him, as well as her praise of His beauty. It includes her persecution by watchmen and calling on others to tell her Beloved of her love sickness. Song 8 has the Bride going to inspect the garden in anticipation of her Beloved's return, likening her soul to royal chariots. The virgins call for her to return so they can see her, likening her to two armies.
The song of songs is a dialogue between the Bride and Bridegroom. It describes their love and relationship through 7 songs. The Bride praises the Bridegroom's beauty and love for her. She searches for him when separated. The Bridegroom calls to the Bride to come away with him. Their marriage procession is described, revealing their beauty. The Bride is compared to a lovely garden that the Bridegroom comes to visit and eat from. His first advent awakens her love, though he withdraws briefly, causing her distress. The Bride affirms their mutual love and possession of each other.
X. Transfiguration
XI. Learning by Suffering
XII. Looking on the Bright Side
XIII. "Thy Will be Done"
XIV. The Love of God
XV. Prayer Lessons
XVI. The Vision Glorious
MY apology for adding another book of conso-
lation to the number of like publications,
and of imitating such models as have before found
favor with the sorrowing, is twofold.
First, the wealth of such literature ever increases,
and, like the ripe harvest, ought to be gathered,
even though the granary seem already quite full.
Second, an important part of every true pastor's
labor is to comfort those that mourn. It is with
the devout hope that among the varied selections
here offered ministers may find some aid in cheering
the sorrowing that this little volume is sent forth.
I. The Heavenly Trade-winds, 9
II. The Conditions of a Fragrant Life, .... 25
III. The Thirst of Life and its Satisfaction, . . 42
IV. A Nineteenth Century Christian, 56
V. A Great Door and Many Adversaries, ... 70
VI. Out of the Mire into the Choir, 85
VII. The Hero and the Suicide, ' • 99
VIII. Christian Citizenship, 116
The document provides an overview and analysis of chapters 4-6 from the Song of Solomon. It summarizes Song 4, where the Bride searches for her Beloved throughout the night. Though she does not find him at first, she eventually finds and refuses to let him go. It then summarizes Song 5, where the Bridegroom leads a marriage procession and praises the beauty of his Bride, describing her physical features in detail. The document analyzes theological themes like seeking God, love for Christ, and eventually finding him.
"And when he Jacob saw the wagons which Joseph
had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob, their
father, revived. And Israel said, It is enough." —
Genesis 45 : 27.
OUR text is part of the story of the pa-
triarch Jacob. As a mere piece of his-
tory, this story of the father of the
twelve tribes of Israel is a veritable gem in
literature. It is full of information and thrill
and fascination. But the story is more than
a mere piece of history. It is a type of spiri-
tual things. It is a prefiguration of the des-
tiny of the good. It is one form of God 's cove-
nant with His own. It is a symbol of greater
and higher realities. It is a parable illustra-
tive of the operation of divine principles in
the life of God's elect.
1. IS MARRIAGE FOREVER? based on Matt. 22:23-33
2. GHOSTS OF THE GODLY Bases on Matt. 27:5-54
3. THE COINS OF THE BIBLE Based on Mark 12:41-44
4. THE REALITY OF ACCIDENTS Based on Luke 13:1-5
5. THANK GOD FOR GRANDPARENTS Based on II Tim. 1:1-7
6. GODLY GRANDPARENTS Based on Ruth 4:13-17
7. GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN Based on Psa. 128:1-6
8. THE SPIRIT OF SPORTS Based on Heb. 12:1-2
9. THE POWER OF MEMORY Based on Ex. 12:1-16
10. HARMLESS AS DOVES MATT. 10:16
11. TALKING TREES Based on Judges 9:7-15
12. HELPING THE HANDICAPPED Based on II Sam. 9:1-13
13. THE POWER OF MUSIC Based on Psa. 47
14. THE POWER OF NEGATIVE THINKING Based on Isa. 1:1-17
15. PETS ARE FOREVER Based on Isa. 11:1-9
The song of songs is a dialogue between the Bride and Bridegroom. It describes their love and relationship through 7 songs. The Bride praises the Bridegroom's beauty and love for her. She searches for him when separated. The Bridegroom calls to the Bride to come away with him. Their marriage procession is described, revealing their beauty. The Bride is compared to a lovely garden that the Bridegroom comes to visit and eat from. His first advent awakens her love, though he withdraws briefly, causing her distress. The Bride affirms their mutual love and possession of each other.
X. Transfiguration
XI. Learning by Suffering
XII. Looking on the Bright Side
XIII. "Thy Will be Done"
XIV. The Love of God
XV. Prayer Lessons
XVI. The Vision Glorious
MY apology for adding another book of conso-
lation to the number of like publications,
and of imitating such models as have before found
favor with the sorrowing, is twofold.
First, the wealth of such literature ever increases,
and, like the ripe harvest, ought to be gathered,
even though the granary seem already quite full.
Second, an important part of every true pastor's
labor is to comfort those that mourn. It is with
the devout hope that among the varied selections
here offered ministers may find some aid in cheering
the sorrowing that this little volume is sent forth.
I. The Heavenly Trade-winds, 9
II. The Conditions of a Fragrant Life, .... 25
III. The Thirst of Life and its Satisfaction, . . 42
IV. A Nineteenth Century Christian, 56
V. A Great Door and Many Adversaries, ... 70
VI. Out of the Mire into the Choir, 85
VII. The Hero and the Suicide, ' • 99
VIII. Christian Citizenship, 116
The document provides an overview and analysis of chapters 4-6 from the Song of Solomon. It summarizes Song 4, where the Bride searches for her Beloved throughout the night. Though she does not find him at first, she eventually finds and refuses to let him go. It then summarizes Song 5, where the Bridegroom leads a marriage procession and praises the beauty of his Bride, describing her physical features in detail. The document analyzes theological themes like seeking God, love for Christ, and eventually finding him.
"And when he Jacob saw the wagons which Joseph
had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob, their
father, revived. And Israel said, It is enough." —
Genesis 45 : 27.
OUR text is part of the story of the pa-
triarch Jacob. As a mere piece of his-
tory, this story of the father of the
twelve tribes of Israel is a veritable gem in
literature. It is full of information and thrill
and fascination. But the story is more than
a mere piece of history. It is a type of spiri-
tual things. It is a prefiguration of the des-
tiny of the good. It is one form of God 's cove-
nant with His own. It is a symbol of greater
and higher realities. It is a parable illustra-
tive of the operation of divine principles in
the life of God's elect.
1. IS MARRIAGE FOREVER? based on Matt. 22:23-33
2. GHOSTS OF THE GODLY Bases on Matt. 27:5-54
3. THE COINS OF THE BIBLE Based on Mark 12:41-44
4. THE REALITY OF ACCIDENTS Based on Luke 13:1-5
5. THANK GOD FOR GRANDPARENTS Based on II Tim. 1:1-7
6. GODLY GRANDPARENTS Based on Ruth 4:13-17
7. GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN Based on Psa. 128:1-6
8. THE SPIRIT OF SPORTS Based on Heb. 12:1-2
9. THE POWER OF MEMORY Based on Ex. 12:1-16
10. HARMLESS AS DOVES MATT. 10:16
11. TALKING TREES Based on Judges 9:7-15
12. HELPING THE HANDICAPPED Based on II Sam. 9:1-13
13. THE POWER OF MUSIC Based on Psa. 47
14. THE POWER OF NEGATIVE THINKING Based on Isa. 1:1-17
15. PETS ARE FOREVER Based on Isa. 11:1-9
The sweetest song (1988) - Richard WurmbrandIulian
The sweetest song (1988) - Richard Wurmbrand
"For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16
"Car Dieu a tant aimé le monde qu'il a donné son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne périsse point, mais qu'il ait la vie éternelle." Jean 3:16
"Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, daß er seinen eingeborenen Sohn gab, auf daß alle, die an ihn glauben, nicht verloren werden, sondern das ewige Leben haben." Johannes 3:16
"Fiindca atat de mult a iubit Dumnezeu lumea, ca a dat pe singurul Lui Fiu, pentru ca oricine crede in El sa nu piara, ci sa aiba viata vesnica." (Ioan 3:16)
Solomon wrote the book of Proverbs, which contains practical advice and wisdom for everyday life matters such as relationships, finances, and decision-making. Though written thousands of years ago, statistical data shows that adhering to the principles in Proverbs relates to greater wealth, satisfaction in marriage, and overall well-being. The document discusses how Proverbs provides guidance applicable to modern life situations and important life decisions. Examples given include warnings against debt and cosigning loans, as well as advice for choosing a spouse and maintaining a healthy marriage.
"And not to me only, but unto all them also that love His
appearing." — 2 Tim. iv. 8.
This is to my mind a very peculiar passage. It
contains an idea which is strikingly original and
deserves marked attention. Paul has been saying
that all through his Christian life he has been a
man of faith — has kept undimmed his belief in
the coming of a great revelation which shall make
all things clear, and, as the result of his faith, he
expects that in the future God will place a crown
on his head. But suddenly he goes on to say that
this crown will not be confined to the man of
unclouded faith ; it will be shared also by the man
of unclouded love.
The document provides an overview and analysis of the first two songs in the Song of Solomon. It summarizes Song 1, which describes the bride expressing her desire for intimacy with her beloved and her humility. It then summarizes Song 2, where the bride and bridegroom lovingly praise one another and express their joy and longing to be together.
Sample of a book of poems sampling what I've squeezed out of life that past years. Please support self publishing by picking up a copy at Lulu. Thanks, enjoy.
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/electric-chair-for-the-sun/12305241
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
the LORD will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, O LORD;
lead me in a straight path
because of my oppressors.
Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
breathing out violence.
The document provides an overview of different types of laughter mentioned in the Bible, as summarized in 3 sentences:
Sarah's laugh of skepticism at God's promise is the origin of skepticism that mocks God's miracles. David's laugh represents spiritual exultation, and Christians should express more joy than sorrow. Foolish, sinful laughter that mocks others or stems from vice is fleeting and leads to condemnation, as represented by God's laughter at the downfall of wicked plans and empires that defy him.
1. The document discusses interpreting chapters in the Bible by asking three questions: what does it say, what does it mean, and what will I do about it.
2. It then summarizes Revelation chapter 17, explaining symbols like the woman riding the beast represent a false belief system that will be destroyed.
3. The ten horns on the beast represent 10 world leaders who will oppose God but ultimately be defeated when Jesus returns as king.
The Wife of Bath summarizes her experience with marriage over three sentences. She states that she has been married five times since age twelve and that all husbands were worthy men. She questions religious teachings on remarriage, citing examples from the Bible of holy men with multiple wives such as Abraham and Solomon. The Wife of Bath believes marriage should be enjoyed and that God intended human bodies for both pleasure and procreation.
The document provides a summary of a book titled "Heaven Is" by Ed Gaulden. It describes Gaulden's experience being taken on a tour of Heaven by an angel one night in 1991. Gaulden also recounts a dream he had in 1977 that he believes was related to his heavenly experience. The summary aims to share Gaulden's first-hand account of what Heaven looks and feels like based on what he was allowed to experience.
CONTENTS
XII. "Thy Commandment Is Exceeding Broad" 186
XIII. The Whisper of the Lord 201
XIV. Journeying with God 218
XV. The Great Companion 234
XVI. The Blessing of God Almighty 250
XVII. In the Sight of Jesus Christ 269
XVIII. Life's Criminal Agnosticism 284
XIX. The Unknown Girding of God 297
XX. The Beautiful Vocation 313
This chapter describes additional visions of heaven seen by Chinese children and tribal people in China, as well as a young woman in the United States. The visions depict beautiful mansions surrounded by parks, trees, and flowers. Avenues lined with mansions and trees are seen. One vision matches Revelation's description of a golden street with a crystal stream and trees. The young American woman had visions while in a trance for three days, seeing the heavenly city with gold streets, trees bearing all kinds of fruit, and mansions made of silver and jewels. Jesus appeared and spoke to her before she returned to consciousness.
This document summarizes the contents of the meditations for the Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption. It describes how Saint Gabriel informed Mary of her impending death. It then shares extensive passages from the book "The Mystical City of God" describing Mary's final days, where she bids farewell to the earth and visits holy sites. The document includes Mary's last will and testament, where she entrusts her soul to God and leaves her possessions and merits to the Church.
The document provides an overview of a sermon given on the superiority of Jesus based on the book of Hebrews. It discusses how Jesus is greater than the prophets, angels, Moses, Joshua's salvation, the priests, and the old covenant. The sermon aims to encourage Hebrew Christians continuing to follow Jesus by demonstrating from Hebrews how he surpasses everything from the Old Testament. Key points included that Jesus became superior to angels, was faithful as God's son over his house, provides a Sabbath rest for people, and mediates a new covenant enacted on better promises.
This document contains the text and responses for a Catholic mass. It includes:
1) An opening dialogue and prayers to begin the mass.
2) Two scripture readings from the Old and New Testaments, along with a responsorial psalm.
3) The Gospel reading and acclamation.
4) Prayers, including the Creed, Prayer of the Faithful, and Eucharistic prayer.
5) Concluding rites including the Lord's Prayer, sharing the sign of peace, communion, and final blessing. The mass brings Catholics together through scripture, prayer, and sacrament.
Simon criticizes the Song of Solomon as nonsensical. When asked to recite verses from it, he struggles to understand their meaning. Jesus then explains that the "he", "you", and other references in the song actually refer prophetically to Him. He shows how the first verse describes God speaking words of love to the people. Simon then understands how the second and third verses can be interpreted based on this. Jesus affirms that Simon has now correctly understood the verses through seeing their spiritual meaning and correspondences to divine love.
Here is a draft letter:
Dear [Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to write to you about something that's been on my mind - the work that you do. I know that sometimes it can be difficult to feel like your work is meaningful or important. But I want you to know that the work you do, no matter what it is, has value.
Every job, no matter how small it may seem, plays an important role. The work you do allows [company/organization] to function and serve its purpose. Without each individual doing their part, the whole operation would fall apart. You should feel proud for the contribution you make every day.
More than that, your
This document provides the order of service for St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church on September 16, 2012. The service includes hymns, prayers, scripture readings from Proverbs, James, and Mark, and a homily. It also lists various announcements including an organ restoration fundraiser, choir opportunities, and upcoming community events.
Song 10 depicts the Bride expressing her joy in the companionship of the Bridegroom. She invites him to walk with her in the fields and vineyards, where she has laid up fruits for him. She longs for his affectionate embrace. Songs 11-12 conclude the collection, with the couple speaking of their unquenchable love that cannot be overcome even by death. They discuss responsibilities in family and inheritance matters. The Bride makes a final prayer acknowledging the supremacy of their love.
This passage is from the Song of Solomon and describes a romantic encounter between lovers. The female speaker expresses her love and desire for her male beloved, praising his physical beauty. She searches for him in the city but is unable to find him. When they are reunited, he invites her to his garden to enjoy its fruits together.
The sweetest song (1988) - Richard WurmbrandIulian
The sweetest song (1988) - Richard Wurmbrand
"For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16
"Car Dieu a tant aimé le monde qu'il a donné son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne périsse point, mais qu'il ait la vie éternelle." Jean 3:16
"Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, daß er seinen eingeborenen Sohn gab, auf daß alle, die an ihn glauben, nicht verloren werden, sondern das ewige Leben haben." Johannes 3:16
"Fiindca atat de mult a iubit Dumnezeu lumea, ca a dat pe singurul Lui Fiu, pentru ca oricine crede in El sa nu piara, ci sa aiba viata vesnica." (Ioan 3:16)
Solomon wrote the book of Proverbs, which contains practical advice and wisdom for everyday life matters such as relationships, finances, and decision-making. Though written thousands of years ago, statistical data shows that adhering to the principles in Proverbs relates to greater wealth, satisfaction in marriage, and overall well-being. The document discusses how Proverbs provides guidance applicable to modern life situations and important life decisions. Examples given include warnings against debt and cosigning loans, as well as advice for choosing a spouse and maintaining a healthy marriage.
"And not to me only, but unto all them also that love His
appearing." — 2 Tim. iv. 8.
This is to my mind a very peculiar passage. It
contains an idea which is strikingly original and
deserves marked attention. Paul has been saying
that all through his Christian life he has been a
man of faith — has kept undimmed his belief in
the coming of a great revelation which shall make
all things clear, and, as the result of his faith, he
expects that in the future God will place a crown
on his head. But suddenly he goes on to say that
this crown will not be confined to the man of
unclouded faith ; it will be shared also by the man
of unclouded love.
The document provides an overview and analysis of the first two songs in the Song of Solomon. It summarizes Song 1, which describes the bride expressing her desire for intimacy with her beloved and her humility. It then summarizes Song 2, where the bride and bridegroom lovingly praise one another and express their joy and longing to be together.
Sample of a book of poems sampling what I've squeezed out of life that past years. Please support self publishing by picking up a copy at Lulu. Thanks, enjoy.
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/electric-chair-for-the-sun/12305241
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
the LORD will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, O LORD;
lead me in a straight path
because of my oppressors.
Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
breathing out violence.
The document provides an overview of different types of laughter mentioned in the Bible, as summarized in 3 sentences:
Sarah's laugh of skepticism at God's promise is the origin of skepticism that mocks God's miracles. David's laugh represents spiritual exultation, and Christians should express more joy than sorrow. Foolish, sinful laughter that mocks others or stems from vice is fleeting and leads to condemnation, as represented by God's laughter at the downfall of wicked plans and empires that defy him.
1. The document discusses interpreting chapters in the Bible by asking three questions: what does it say, what does it mean, and what will I do about it.
2. It then summarizes Revelation chapter 17, explaining symbols like the woman riding the beast represent a false belief system that will be destroyed.
3. The ten horns on the beast represent 10 world leaders who will oppose God but ultimately be defeated when Jesus returns as king.
The Wife of Bath summarizes her experience with marriage over three sentences. She states that she has been married five times since age twelve and that all husbands were worthy men. She questions religious teachings on remarriage, citing examples from the Bible of holy men with multiple wives such as Abraham and Solomon. The Wife of Bath believes marriage should be enjoyed and that God intended human bodies for both pleasure and procreation.
The document provides a summary of a book titled "Heaven Is" by Ed Gaulden. It describes Gaulden's experience being taken on a tour of Heaven by an angel one night in 1991. Gaulden also recounts a dream he had in 1977 that he believes was related to his heavenly experience. The summary aims to share Gaulden's first-hand account of what Heaven looks and feels like based on what he was allowed to experience.
CONTENTS
XII. "Thy Commandment Is Exceeding Broad" 186
XIII. The Whisper of the Lord 201
XIV. Journeying with God 218
XV. The Great Companion 234
XVI. The Blessing of God Almighty 250
XVII. In the Sight of Jesus Christ 269
XVIII. Life's Criminal Agnosticism 284
XIX. The Unknown Girding of God 297
XX. The Beautiful Vocation 313
This chapter describes additional visions of heaven seen by Chinese children and tribal people in China, as well as a young woman in the United States. The visions depict beautiful mansions surrounded by parks, trees, and flowers. Avenues lined with mansions and trees are seen. One vision matches Revelation's description of a golden street with a crystal stream and trees. The young American woman had visions while in a trance for three days, seeing the heavenly city with gold streets, trees bearing all kinds of fruit, and mansions made of silver and jewels. Jesus appeared and spoke to her before she returned to consciousness.
This document summarizes the contents of the meditations for the Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption. It describes how Saint Gabriel informed Mary of her impending death. It then shares extensive passages from the book "The Mystical City of God" describing Mary's final days, where she bids farewell to the earth and visits holy sites. The document includes Mary's last will and testament, where she entrusts her soul to God and leaves her possessions and merits to the Church.
The document provides an overview of a sermon given on the superiority of Jesus based on the book of Hebrews. It discusses how Jesus is greater than the prophets, angels, Moses, Joshua's salvation, the priests, and the old covenant. The sermon aims to encourage Hebrew Christians continuing to follow Jesus by demonstrating from Hebrews how he surpasses everything from the Old Testament. Key points included that Jesus became superior to angels, was faithful as God's son over his house, provides a Sabbath rest for people, and mediates a new covenant enacted on better promises.
This document contains the text and responses for a Catholic mass. It includes:
1) An opening dialogue and prayers to begin the mass.
2) Two scripture readings from the Old and New Testaments, along with a responsorial psalm.
3) The Gospel reading and acclamation.
4) Prayers, including the Creed, Prayer of the Faithful, and Eucharistic prayer.
5) Concluding rites including the Lord's Prayer, sharing the sign of peace, communion, and final blessing. The mass brings Catholics together through scripture, prayer, and sacrament.
Simon criticizes the Song of Solomon as nonsensical. When asked to recite verses from it, he struggles to understand their meaning. Jesus then explains that the "he", "you", and other references in the song actually refer prophetically to Him. He shows how the first verse describes God speaking words of love to the people. Simon then understands how the second and third verses can be interpreted based on this. Jesus affirms that Simon has now correctly understood the verses through seeing their spiritual meaning and correspondences to divine love.
Here is a draft letter:
Dear [Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to write to you about something that's been on my mind - the work that you do. I know that sometimes it can be difficult to feel like your work is meaningful or important. But I want you to know that the work you do, no matter what it is, has value.
Every job, no matter how small it may seem, plays an important role. The work you do allows [company/organization] to function and serve its purpose. Without each individual doing their part, the whole operation would fall apart. You should feel proud for the contribution you make every day.
More than that, your
This document provides the order of service for St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church on September 16, 2012. The service includes hymns, prayers, scripture readings from Proverbs, James, and Mark, and a homily. It also lists various announcements including an organ restoration fundraiser, choir opportunities, and upcoming community events.
Song 10 depicts the Bride expressing her joy in the companionship of the Bridegroom. She invites him to walk with her in the fields and vineyards, where she has laid up fruits for him. She longs for his affectionate embrace. Songs 11-12 conclude the collection, with the couple speaking of their unquenchable love that cannot be overcome even by death. They discuss responsibilities in family and inheritance matters. The Bride makes a final prayer acknowledging the supremacy of their love.
This passage is from the Song of Solomon and describes a romantic encounter between lovers. The female speaker expresses her love and desire for her male beloved, praising his physical beauty. She searches for him in the city but is unable to find him. When they are reunited, he invites her to his garden to enjoy its fruits together.
This document provides an overview and interpretation of the biblical book Song of Songs. It discusses the date and authorship, noting it was likely written by Solomon in the 10th century BC. It describes the literary style as resembling Egyptian poetry and explores allegorical interpretations representing God's love for Israel/Christ's love for the church. The document summarizes several passages from Song of Songs 1-2 and examines differences in communication between men and women to provide context for potential relationship conflicts.
Sermon Slide Deck: "Redeemed Sexuality" (Song of Solomon)New City Church
God designed the mysterious beauty of sexual love to seal and renew the covenant of marriage.
This message was given on August 2, 2015 at New City Church in Calgary by PAstor
How beautiful your sandaled feet, O prince's
daughter! Your graceful legs are like jewels, the
work of a craftsman's hands.He goes on to praise
the beauty of her body in every detail.
All love originates with God. You must first experience true love to be able to give true love. A Valentine's Day sermon. http://edthepastor.podbean.com/e/all-we-need-is-love-1-john-47-21/?token=0870c759cc85ff9f8dde8fe29b02a601
This document contains summaries of 6 Romances by Sergei Rachmaninov from 1893. Romance 1 is about a water lily gazing at the moon. Romance 2 is about a child that is as fair as a flower. Romance 3 is about days and nights passing while one's thoughts grow idle. Romance 4 is about a woman who fell in love with a poor orphan soldier. Romance 5 is about remembering a native land and family in a dream. Romance 6 is a prayer for forgiveness for causing the death of a man who kept his love for her secret.
This document provides an overview and interpretation of the biblical book Song of Songs. It discusses how Song of Songs was written by King Solomon as a collection of love poems between him and his bride, depicting their romantic love using rich imagery. While some interpret it allegorically to represent God's love for Israel or Christ's love for the church, most see it as celebrating physical human love and sexuality within marriage. The document also examines how men and women communicate differently, using examples from Song of Songs, and suggests these differences can lead to conflicts if not properly understood.
This document provides summaries of 18 poems:
1) The Thought-Fox by Ted Hughes describes a fox entering a forest at midnight.
2) Digging by Seamus Heaney compares digging potatoes to his father and grandfather's manual labor.
3) Colonel Fazackerley by Charles Causley is a humorous poem about a colonel who befriends a ghost in his new home.
For Essay 1, write an explication of one of the assigned poe.docxRAJU852744
For Essay 1, write an
explication
of
one
of the assigned poems.
Choose to write about
only one
of the following:
"The Fish"
"A Blessing"
"My Papa's Waltz"
"Lady Lazarus"
"The Blue Bowl"
"Most Like an Arch This Marriage"
Unit 1 will cover, in detail, how to write an explication essay. In brief, "in an explication essay, you examine a work in much detail. Line by line, stanza by stanza...you explain each part as fully as you can and show how the author's techniques produce your response. An explication is essentially a demonstration of your thorough understanding of a work" (
Literature: The Human Experience
47).
For this particular essay, you will want to focus on the poetic techniques of diction, tone, image, and/or figurative language, which we will also cover in this unit.
Your essay should be between 500 and 750 words and adhere to MLA formatting. It needs to quote directly from your chosen text for support, but it should
not
use any secondary research.
Remember that the explication essay should
not just
summarize the poem.
It needs to look at the different elements of poetry used and offer a detailed
explanation
of the poem that also addresses the poem's overall effect and meaning.
The Fish
Elizabeth Bishop
,
1911
-
1979
I caught a tremendous fish
and held him beside the boat
half out of water, with my hook
fast in a corner of his mouth.
He didn’t fight.
He hadn’t fought at all.
He hung a grunting weight,
battered and venerable
and homely. Here and there
his brown skin hung in strips
like ancient wallpaper,
and its pattern of darker brown
was like wallpaper:
shapes like full-blown roses
stained and lost through age.
He was speckled with barnacles,
fine rosettes of lime,
and infested
with tiny white sea-lice,
and underneath two or three
rags of green weed hung down.
While his gills were breathing in
the terrible oxygen
—the frightening gills,
fresh and crisp with blood,
that can cut so badly—
I thought of the coarse white flesh
packed in like feathers,
the big bones and the little bones,
the dramatic reds and blacks
of his shiny entrails,
and the pink swim-bladder
like a big peony.
I looked into his eyes
which were far larger than mine
but shallower, and yellowed,
the irises backed and packed
with tarnished tinfoil
seen through the lenses
of old scratched isinglass.
They shifted a little, but not
to return my stare.
—It was more like the tipping
of an object toward the light.
I admired his sullen face,
the mechanism of his jaw,
and then I saw
that from his lower lip
—if you could call it a lip—
grim, wet, and weaponlike,
hung five old pieces of fish-line,
or four and a wire leader
with the swivel still attached,
with all their five big hooks
grown firmly in his mouth.
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1. The theme for World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland is "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy" from the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:7. This theme forms part of the Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis.
2. God's mercy as shown in the Old Testament is described as heartfelt and maternal, reflecting God's unfailing love and forgiveness for his people. Jesus further illustrates God's mercy through parables of divine forgiveness and compassion.
3. True blessedness comes from imitating God's gift of gracious and limitless love for others. Young people are called to express mercy through compassionate acts, forgiveness, discretion and
The Song of Songs continues with the love adventure of young lovers. It is a poetic romance with roses and lilies and passion. The lovers are in a banquet hall with a banner of love.
The document is a collection of poems exploring themes of love, relationships, Judaism, and the High Holidays. It describes a passionate romantic encounter on the narrator's birthday, attended by fairy-like figures. It references celebrating Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with family. One poem expresses the narrator's experience of an abusive relationship and intention to get help. Overall the document uses poetic language to reflect on spiritual and personal journeys.
1. The poem is about Pablo Neruda visiting the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru and reflecting on the indigenous people who lived and worked there.
2. He calls on the spirits of the dead indigenous people to tell him their stories of suffering under colonial rule, including being whipped and crucified.
3. Neruda wants to speak for their "dead mouths" and understand everything they endured, so he can share their history and struggle with the world.
The document provides biographical information about Pablo Neruda and summarizes one of his poems, "A Dog Has Died". It states that Neruda was a Chilean poet who lived from 1904-1973 and held diplomatic posts in various countries. The poem laments the death of Neruda's dog, expressing both sadness at the loss of his companion and belief in a heaven exclusively for dogs where his dog now waits for him.
One heart, one and cupid a kiss for a poem of love in portugueseLeonor Costa
This document contains summaries of 18 poems from English poets such as William Shakespeare, John Donne, William Blake, and Emily Bronte. The poems cover themes of love, friendship, longing, and the fleeting nature of time. They are presented as part of a temporary exhibition on love poems in English.
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“If You Forget Me,” Pablo Neruda
I want you to know
one thing.
You know how this is:
if I look
at the crystal moon, at the red branch
of the slow autumn at my window,
if I touch
near the fire
the impalpable ash
or the wrinkled body of the log,
everything carries me to you,
as if everything that exists,
aromas, light, metals,
were little boats
that sail
toward those isles of yours that wait for me.
Well, now,
if little by little you stop loving me
I shall stop loving you little by little.
If suddenly
you forget me
do not look for me,
for I shall already have forgotten you.
If you think it long and mad,
the wind of banners
that passes through my life,
and you decide
to leave me at the shore
of the heart where I have roots,
remember
that on that day,
at that hour,
I shall lift my arms
and my roots will set off
to seek another land.
But
if each day,
each hour,
you feel that you are destined for me
with implacable sweetness,
if each day a flower
climbs up to your lips to seek me,
ah my love, ah my own,
in me all that fire is repeated,
in me nothing is extinguished or forgotten,
my love feeds on your love, beloved,
and as long as you live it will be in your arms
without leaving mine.
“The Second Coming,” William Butler Yeats
Turning and turning in the widening gyre
The falcon cannot hear the falconer;
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.
Surely some revelation is at hand;
Surely the Second Coming is at hand.
The Second Coming! Hardly are those words out
When a vast image out of Spiritus Mundi
Troubles my sight: a waste of desert sand;
A shape with lion body and the head of a man,
A gaze blank and pitiless as the sun,
Is moving its slow thighs, while all about it
Wind shadows of the indignant desert birds.
The darkness drops again but now I know
That twenty centuries of stony sleep
Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle,
And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?
We Are Seven
William Wordsworth (1770–1850)
A SIMPLE Child,
That lightly draws its breath,
And feels its life in every limb,
What should it know of death?
I met a little cottage Girl:
5
She was eight years old, she said;
Her hair was thick with many a curl
That clustered round her head.
She had a rustic, woodland air,
And she was wildly clad:
10
Her eyes were fair, and very fair;
—Her beauty made me glad.
‘Sisters and brothers, little Maid,
How many may you be?’
‘How many? Seven in all,’ she said,
15
And wondering looked at me.
‘And where are they? I pray you tell.’
She answered, ‘Seven are we;
And two of us at Conway dwell,
And two are gone to sea.
20
‘Two of us in the church-yard lie,
My sister and my brother;
And, in the church-yard cottage, I
Dwell near them wi.
Part 1 of a 4 part study on Paul's epistle to the Philippians. This epistle of brotherly love contains much helpful instruction as we seek to emulate Christ.
An overview of the book of Job, the 18th book of the Bible/OT... surveying the shape and overall content. Given at a Bible Class in Laindon on 11th December 2019
An introduction to the book of Revelation - and how to approach our study of it. Presented at a Bible Study class in Laindon on the 2nd October 2019 by S Fuller
A review of the imprecatory Psalms, which rather than being an embarrassment to Christians should be a source of comfort that Divine justice will ultimately prevail. Given at Laindon (Old Paths) Christadelphian ecclesia on 1st May 2019
The document provides context and analysis regarding the story of the Gibeonites in the Bible. It discusses how the Gibeonites, seeking to survive Israel's conquest of Canaan, cleverly negotiated a peace treaty with Israel by pretending to come from a faraway land. This opened the way for the Gentiles to later be grafted into God's people. The document analyzes the allegorical elements of the Gibeonites' story and how it foreshadows the salvation of the Gentiles through faith in Jesus Christ.
What Jesus meant by - violent take kingdomSimon Fuller
A review of one of the sayings of Jesus (Matthew 11 v 12) and how it can be understood through careful examination. Study given at Laindon (Old Paths) Ecclesia, 26/9/18.
An exploration of the true basis and inestimable benefits of fellowship, as described within God's Word (and practised in the 1st century). Part of a 3 part series given at Laindon (Old Paths) Christadelphians
The document discusses the theme of blood in the book of Hebrews. It notes that blood appears 22 times in Hebrews, more than any other subject. It outlines the natural and spiritual significance of blood, including how it represents life. Key points emphasized are that blood was necessary for accessing the holy place, for sanctification and forgiveness of sins, and for establishing God's covenant. The document contrasts how the old priesthood and sacrifices were insufficient compared to Christ's singular blood sacrifice, which allows eternal redemption and access to God.
Exposing the flaws in Theistic EvolutionSimon Fuller
A Bible class given on the 24th January 2018 at Laindon Old Paths Christadelphian ecclesia on the flaws in TE and the truth of Creation (as explained in the Bible)
This document discusses the concept of the "school of the prophets" in the Bible. It provides context from several Old Testament passages referring to "companies of prophets", "sons of the prophets", and "children of the prophets" during the times of Samuel, Elijah, Elisha, and others. These groups are believed to have formed communities where prophets lived and studied together. The document assembles these references to propose that the school of the prophets was a critical institution for preserving God's word over hundreds of years, providing a template for ecclesial fellowship, structure, care for one another, and continuing the work of spiritual teaching and guidance.
A study of the events of 1 Kings 21 - Naboth's Vineyard, Elijah and King Ahab - given at Laindon Old Paths Christadelphians Bible Class on 20th September 2017
The allegory of Joseph and Pharaoh (Genesis)Simon Fuller
A presentation given at the Laindon (Old Paths) Christadelphian Ecclesia on the 26th April on the allegory (or type) of Joseph (in figure Christ) and Pharaoh (representing God)
Simon Peter denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, just as Jesus had predicted. After his denials, Peter wept bitterly upon remembering Jesus' words. Later, Jesus tested Peter's love for him three times by asking if he loved him, and instructing Peter to feed his sheep, demonstrating Peter's conversion from his earlier failures. Peter went on to become a leader among the apostles and ultimately gave his life for Jesus.
Bible presentation given at Laindon Old Paths Christadelphian Ecclesia on 21st December 2016, as part of a series on the Life and Times of Joshua. This study focussing on the conquest of Jericho and Ai (as well as the connected symbology and types)
Joshua - Preparation and crossing JordanSimon Fuller
Bible Class given at Laindon Old Paths Christadelphian ecclesia on the 7th December 2016. Exploring this stage of the life of Joshua - including events, patterns and lessons
Minor Prophet & their Message - Zephaniah (2)Simon Fuller
The document provides an overview of a Bible study on the prophet Zephaniah and his message. It discusses:
1. An introduction to Zephaniah, including the meaning of his name and the times he prophesied during King Josiah.
2. A summary of Zephaniah's message, including judgements on Judah, surrounding nations like Moab and Ammon, and Jerusalem for their sins.
3. The prophecy also contains messages of salvation, including God turning to the nations with a pure language and leaving behind a humble, faithful remnant after passing judgements. It will culminate in the restoration of Jerusalem where God dwells among them.
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Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
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Studies have shown that highlighting can significantly improve information recall. Highlighting key points visually reinforces them in your mind, leading to better long-term memory.
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This book is one of the best of the translated ones, for it has a warning character for all those who find themselves in the experience of material life. Irmão X provides a shrewd way of describing the subtleties and weaknesses that can jeopardize our intentions, making us more attentive and vigilant by providing us with his wise pages, reminding us between the lines of the Master's words: "Pray and watch."
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MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
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Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
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Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
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Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
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Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
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The Book of Revelation, filled with symbolic and apocalyptic imagery, presents one of its most striking visions in Revelation 9:3-12—the locust army. Understanding the significance of this locust army provides insight into the broader themes of divine judgment, protection, and the ultimate triumph of God’s will as depicted in Revelation.
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SoS part 4 - songs 7 to 9
1. The Song of Solomon5 Studies Study 4, Songs 7 - 9 6th October 2010
2. Study 3, Songs 4 - 6 Song 4: The Bride’s Search For Her Beloved Seeking, loving, finding – a fourfold repetition of each idea Bridegroom not found in “broad ways”, so Bride “passed from them” Persecution from “the watchmen”, guidance from the spiritual mother Song 5: The Marriage Procession, Their Beauty Revealed Bridegroom comes “out of the wilderness”, following the judgement “pillars of smoke” – God manifest in the earth once again (cp. Exodus) Seven aspects of spiritual perfection seen in the “all fair” Bride Song 6: The Bride Compared To A Lovely Garden The fruitful land of promise surveyed from “Lebanon... from the top” Bride is set apart from the world, she is “inclosed... shut up... sealed” “my sister, my spouse” – a multifaceted relationship Last time’s study on a single slide
10. Much maligned/misunderstood Variously described by so-called ‘Christian’ writers and higher critics as ‘erotic’ ‘misogynistic’ ‘obscene’ (etc.) All of these accusations completely miss the point and ignore the hidden depths of the book’s content e.g. the symbolic “breasts” of spiritual maturity (8 references) We must ensure that we look beyond the surface appearances in the book, to gain deep instruction
11. “The Book of Love” A search for the English word love and all its variant forms uncovers total 67 appearances: ‘beloved’ (31), ‘love’ (26), ‘loveth’ (5), ‘beloved’s’ (2), ‘loves’ (1), ‘lovely’ (1), ‘wellbeloved’ (1) Different Hebrew words used (5 in total): 39 appearances dowd (masculine noun) Strong: ‘from an unused root meaning properly, to boil, i.e. (figuratively) to love’ BDB: ‘loved one, beloved’ 11 appearances ahabah (feminine noun) Strong: ‘affection’ 9 appearances ra’yah (feminine noun)* Strong:‘a female associate’ BDB: ‘attendant maidens, a companion’ 7 appearances ahab or aheb (masculine verb) Strong: ‘to have affection for’ Vine: ‘equivalent to the English "to love" in the sense of having a strong emotional attachment to and desire either to possess or to be in the presence of the object’ 1 appearance machmad (masculine noun) Strong: ‘delightful... object of affection or desire’ from same root * only appears in SoS
18. Queen (1 verse)5 v. 2-5 His first advent, awakened to Divine Love 5 v. 6-8 Persecution – the anguish of love 5 v. 9-16 Preaching the Gospel of his beauty 6 v. 1 Virgins respond to her teaching 6 v. 2-3 She explains his absence and his work 6 v. 4-9 He comes and proclaims her beauty 6 v. 10 The world wonders at her beauty
19. Song 7 (chapter 5v2 to chapter 6v10) – His First Advent And Love’s Awakening 2 I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night. 3 I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them? 4 My beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door, and my bowels were moved for him. 5 I rose up to open to my beloved; and my hands dropped with myrrh, and my fingers with sweet smelling myrrh, upon the handles of the lock. 6 I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer. 7 The watchmen that went about the city found me, they smote me, they wounded me; the keepers of the walls took away my veil from me. 8 I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if ye find my beloved, that ye tell him, that I am sick of love. 9 What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? 10 My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. 11 His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven. 12 His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set. 13 His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh. 14 His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires. 15 His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars. 16His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem. 6v1Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? whither is thy beloved turned aside? that we may seek him with thee. 2My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies. 3I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies. 4Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners. 5Turn away thine eyes from me, for they have overcome me: thy hair is as a flock of goats that appear from Gilead. 6Thy teeth are as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing, whereof every one beareth twins, and there is not one barren among them. 7As a piece of a pomegranate are thy temples within thy locks. 8There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number. 9My dove, my undefiled is but one; she is the only one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and blessed her; yea, the queens and the concubines, and they praised her. 10Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?
20. Song 7 (chapter 5v2 to chapter 6v10) – His First Advent And Love’s Awakening 2 I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night. 3 I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them? 4 My beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door, and my bowels were moved for him. 5 I rose up to open to my beloved; and my hands dropped with myrrh, and my fingers with sweet smelling myrrh, upon the handles of the lock. 6 I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer. 7 The watchmen that went about the city found me, they smote me, they wounded me; the keepers of the walls took away my veil from me. 8 I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if ye find my beloved, that ye tell him, that I am sick of love. The physical affects of separation from the Bridegroom are seen in the Bride – “my heart waketh” “my bowels were moved for him”“my soul failed” “I am sick of [RSV ‘with’] love”. This is the way that we should feel! “hands dropped with myrrh” – the token of sacrifice, seemingly left behind by the beloved Bridegroom. The Bridegroom has acted first, reaching forth his hand, afterwards the Bride opens “I opened... but my beloved had withdrawn himself” – the Bride through all generations has sensed the nearness of Christ the Bridegroom’s return (who stands and knocks – Rev. 3 v 20) “The watchmen” – as introduced in ch. 3 v 3– who persecute / oppress the Bride. Wayward Judah / Israel described in Isa. 56 v 8-12 as ‘watchmen are blind... ignorant... loving to slumber’
21. Song 7 (chapter 5v2 to chapter 6v10) – His First Advent And Love’s Awakening 9 What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? 10 My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. 11 His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven. 12 His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set. 13 His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh. 14 His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires. 15 His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars. 16His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem. “What is thy beloved more than another beloved...?” – how would we answer this? The Bride recognises the beauty of the Bridegroom – 10 aspects: “head” royalty/tried faith “locks” Nazarite “eyes” innocence/focus“cheeks” manhood/maturity“lips” beauty/grace “hands” righteous judgment“belly” radiance/incorruption “legs” strong “countenance” beautiful/strong “speech” tasting sweet things(note: description starts at the top and generally works down) “white” – radiant, Son of God (Matt. 17 v 2, 5); “ruddy” – red (Heb. adom), Son of Man “my beloved... my friend” – we are Jesus’ friends if we do as commanded (John 15 v 14)
22. Song 7 (chapter 5v2 to chapter 6v10) – His First Advent And Love’s Awakening 6v1Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? whither is thy beloved turned aside? that we may seek him with thee. 2My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies. 3I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies. 4Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners. 5Turn away thine eyes from me, for they have overcome me: thy hair is as a flock of goats that appear from Gilead. 6Thy teeth are as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing, whereof every one beareth twins, and there is not one barren among them. 7As a piece of a pomegranate are thy temples within thy locks. 8There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number. 9My dove, my undefiled is but one; she is the only one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and blessed her; yea, the queens and the concubines, and they praised her. 10Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners? Repeated description of Bride in verses 5 to 9 (i.e. many of same details as ch. 4 v 1-5). This is just like the repeated description of the Tabernacle in Exodus “Tirzah” – royal city of northern Kingdom before Samaria (1 Kings 15 v 21); “Jerusalem” – ‘the city of the great King’ (Matthew 5 v 35) “terrible as an army with banners”(x2) – the multitudinous bride gloriously saved (note: Psalm 20 v 5 ‘rejoice... salvation... in the name of our God we will set up our banners’) “but one... the only one... the choice one” – there is no other one like her (Gen. 2 v 20-22)
27. Virgins (½ verse)6 v. 11-12 Bringing forth fruit for his coming 6 v. 13 The virgins call her to readiness for his coming
28. Song 8 (chapter 6v11-13) – Awaiting His Coming 11I went down into the garden of nuts to see the fruits of the valley, and to see whether the vine flourished, and the pomegranates budded. 12Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib. 13Return, return, O Shulamite; return, return, that we may look upon thee. What will ye see in the Shulamite? As it were the company of two armies.
29. Song 8 (chapter 6v11-13) – Awaiting His Coming 11I went down into the garden of nuts to see the fruits of the valley, and to see whether the vine flourished, and the pomegranates budded. 12Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib. 13Return, return, O Shulamite; return, return, that we may look upon thee. What will ye see in the Shulamite? As it were the company of two armies. “the garden of nuts” – generally agreed to be walnuts (Hebrew ‘oncer’ egowz, word is probably of Persian origin) “to see... to see whether the vine flourished” – a review of the signs of the times, awaiting the coming of the Bridegroom (e.g. Israel’s vine surveyed, cp. Isaiah 5 v 1- 7) “the chariots of Amminadib” – NKJV ‘As the chariots of my noble people’, ESV ‘among the chariots of my kinsman, a prince’, RSV ‘in a chariot beside my prince’ (royal connection) “Return, return” – the virgins call out to the searching Bride, desiring to look upon her (calling her “O Shulamite”– the feminine form of name Solomon – only found here) “the company of two armies” – NKJV, RSV, ESV, NET each have ‘dance’ instead of company. “Two armies” = Heb. mahanaim, pointing forwards to the united Jew and Gentile host
34. Bridegroom (4 verses)7 v. 1-5 The virgins praise her for her perfect beauty 7 v. 6-9 The bridegroom praises her delightful presence
35. Song 9 (chapter 7v1-9) – The Radiant Beauty Of The Bride 7v1How beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O prince's daughter! the joints of thy thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a cunning workman. 2Thy navel is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor: thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies. 3Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins. 4Thy neck is as a tower of ivory; thine eyes like the fishpools in Heshbon, by the gate of Bath-rabbim: thy nose is as the tower of Lebanon which looketh toward Damascus. 5Thine head upon thee is like Carmel, and the hair of thine head like purple; the king is held in the galleries. 6How fair and how pleasant art thou, O love, for delights! 7This thy stature is like to a palm tree, and thy breasts to clusters of grapes. 8I said, I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of the boughs thereof: now also thy breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of thy nose like apples; 9And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine for my beloved, that goeth down sweetly, causing the lips of those that are asleep to speak.
36. Song 9 (chapter 7v1-9) – The Radiant Beauty Of The Bride 7v1How beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O prince's daughter! the joints of thy thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a cunning workman. 2Thy navel is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor: thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies. 3Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins. 4Thy neck is as a tower of ivory; thine eyes like the fishpools in Heshbon, by the gate of Bath-rabbim: thy nose is as the tower of Lebanon which looketh toward Damascus. 5Thine head upon thee is like Carmel, and the hair of thine head like purple; the king is held in the galleries. The virgins also recognise the beauty of the Bride – 10 aspects: “feet” “thighs” “navel” “belly” “breasts” “neck” “eyes” “nose” “head” “hair” (note: description starts at the base and works up) “feet with shoes” – shod with the preparedness that comes from the gospel of peace (Eph. 6 v 15) “navel... round... belly... an heap” – the signs of feminine beauty and fruitfulness (link with a harvest) “eyes like the fishpools in Heshbon... Bath-rabbim” – “Heshbon” = Easton: ‘intelligence’; Hitchcock: ‘invention, industry’ (note: springs, reservoirs, cisterns) “Bath-rabbim” = BDB: ‘daughter of multitudes’ “the king is held in the galleries” – final word thought to mean Strong: ‘a ringlet of hair’, hence NKJV, RSV, ESV, NET all have ‘tresses’ (rather than “galleries”)
37. Song 9 (chapter 7v1-9) – The Radiant Beauty Of The Bride 6How fair and how pleasant art thou, O love, for delights! 7This thy stature is like to a palm tree, and thy breasts to clusters of grapes. 8I said, I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of the boughs thereof: now also thy breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of thy nose like apples; 9And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine for my beloved, that goeth down sweetly, causing the lips of those that are asleep to speak. “the palm tree” – Heb. tamar, the date palm, from a root meaning to be erect/upright. As well as straightness is known for long period of fruitfulness (can bear fruit for in excess of 100 years, mature tree can bear upwards of 8/9 tonnes of dates during lifetime) “I will go up” – or rather as the RV has it ‘I will climb up’, the way to get to the fruit “thy breasts... clusters” (x2) – the fruitfulness associated with spiritual maturity “the smell of thy nose like apples” – RSV ‘the scent of your breath like apples’; “apples” may be NET ‘apricots’ or YLT ‘citrons’ “the best wine” – that is, the wine of the new covenant (cp. John 2 v 10 & Mark 2 v22) “causing the lips of those that are asleep to speak” – awakening those in spiritual slumber
38. Some brief conclusions A much maligned/misunderstood book, we must look beyond surface appearances We can learn from the richness of the different Hebrew words translated love (including its variant forms) In a very similar way to an exposition of Revelation we must compare scripture with scripture to uncover the meaning of passages (and symbols) Both the Bride and the Bridegroom are described in intricate detail, from which we can gain deep instruction There is intense emotion portrayed in the book, from the pain of separation to the joy of union (do we feel this?)