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Exposition of Song of Solomon 1

Published: 1656
Length: 28,617 words
Reading: ~2 hours
Divisions: 20

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An exposition of the first chapter of the Song of Solomon. Wherein the text is analysed, the allegories are explained, and the hidden mysteries are unveiled, according to the proportion of faith. : With spiritual meditations upon every verse. / By Hanserd Knollys.

London Printed by W. Godbid, and are to be sold by Livewel Chapman at the Crown in Popeshead-alley 1656.

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DedicationTo the Right Honorable Francis Lord WILLƲGHBYE Baron of Parham, And His most pious Lady, And their…
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TreatiseAN EXPOSITION Of the first Chapter of the SONG of SOLOMON.
Verse 1CHAP. I. Vers. 1. The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.
Verse 2, 3, 4Vers. 2, 3, 4. Let him kiss me, &c.
Verse 3Vers. 3. Because of the Savour of thy good Oyntments, thy Name is as Oyntment poured forth, therefore do…

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Verse 6Vers. 6. Look not upon me because I am black, &c.
Verse 7, 8Vers. 7, 8. Tell me (O thou whom my Soul loveth!) where thou feedest, &c.
Verse 8Vers. 8. If thou know not (O thou fairest among Women) goe thy way forth, &c.
Verse 9, 10, 11Vers. 9, 10, 11. I have compared thee (O my Love) to a company of Horses in Pharaoh's Chariots, &c.
Verse 10Vers. 10. Thy cheeks are comely with rowes of Jewels, thy neck with chains of gold.
Verse 11Vers. 11. We will make thee borders of gold, with studs of silver.
Verse 12, 13, 14Vers. 12, 13, 14. While the King sitteth at his Table, my Spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof, &c.
Verse 13Vers. 13. A Bundle of Mirthe is my well beloved unto me: he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.
Verse 14Vers. 14. My Beloved is unto me as a cluster of Champhire in the Ʋineyard of Engedi.
Verse 15, 16, 17Vers. 15, 16, 17. Behold, thou art fair, my love, Behold, thou art fair, thou hast Doves eyes, &c.
Verse 16Vers. 16. Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea pleasant, also our bed is green.
Verse 17Vers. 17. The Beams of our House are Cedar, and our Rafters of Firre.

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Author: Hanserd Knollys (1599–1691)
Imprint: London Printed by W. Godbid, and are to be sold by Livewel Chapman at the Crown in Popeshead-alley 1656.
Extent: [6], 82 p.
Language: English
Catalogue: Wing K709 · ESTC R179507
Source: TCP A87819
Licence: CC0 1.0 Universal (Text Creation Partnership)

Exposition of Song of Solomon 1

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