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'''~LECTURE xvlu.SOLOMON'B SONG viii. 5.Whoislhnhatcomethup &0l!l\ll¢WlldCl$|,l$lli||s\|§"bclovcdiTan text is apassage of divine inspiration, whichstrikes the mind ofthe healer or reader with more thanordinary power and force; and is propounded by wayof question, as though in the answer we might receivemuch instruction and useliil knowledge. It istruly so;and may the S irit of God assist us togather honey fromthis beautiful lihwer from the, wilderness. We End it inthe Songs of Solomon, which are highly figurative andallegorical, and were when composed presented in poemsor songs; but by reason of the translation they havecome to us in prose.Some have supposed, that when Solomon composedthis Song, or Songls, they were composed for dramaticaleit er aspreludes, interludes, orepiogues.But I am of opinion that it was composed for aperformances,prophetic song of Shrist and his church. But be that asit may, they certainly do represent, in rich and beautifulfigures, the character and love of Christ for his church;ewise, her character and love towards her divine Master,her connection to him, and herhim deplendence uponinthis state of trial. That the churc hasbeen, andwill be, in a state of trial aslongas she remains im r-fect, cannot be doubted by any man of 'common ngetion,perception, or knowledge.She has enjoyed her seasons and hasofgiprosperity;been strongly tried in scenes of versity. In tracing