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8:12 must have. Love gives. While <strong>Solomon</strong> does not need the money from the maiden’s<br />

vineyard she wants to give to him as he will give to her. Spiritually, the Lord bestows great<br />

wealth upon His people and His gifts are without repentance.<br />

<strong>Solomon</strong><br />

13 Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken [listen] to thy<br />

voice: cause me to hear it.<br />

14 Make haste, my beloved, and be thou like to a roe or to a young hart upon the<br />

mountains <strong>of</strong> spices.<br />

8:14 make haste. The narrative ends with a magical moment <strong>of</strong> romantic passion. There is a holy<br />

eagerness to be together for ever and ever. Even so the church says to Christ, “Come quickly,<br />

Lord Jesus.”<br />

Thirteen Questions Asked in the <strong>Song</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Solomon</strong><br />

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