Chapter iv, verse 1: "Behold thou art fair, my love, behold thou

art fair; thou hast doves' eyes within thy locks: thy hair is like a flock of goats that appear from Mount Gilead."

Meaning--Christ setteth forth the graces of the church.

Verse 8: "Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse," etc.

Meaning--He showeth his love to her.

Verse 16: "Awake O north wind; and come thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden and eat his pleasant fruits."

Meaning--The church prayeth to be made fit for his presence.