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In this chapter the Bridegroom (Jesus Christ) encourages the Bride (the Church) to be faithful even under some very difficult circumstances. He urges her to think well of herself not because of worldly attainments but because of spiritual attainments.
He speaks well of her eyes, which can see the blessings of her position. He admires her hair that speaks of the glory with which she is crowned. He delights in her teeth, which chew and digest the word of God and spit it out for the redemption of many. Her lips are compared to a thread of scarlet for they speak the truth. Her cheeks reflect her modesty; her neck joins the head with the instruments of service. He breasts which according to Isaiah are for consolation.
He calls names of endearment like "my spouse" and "my sister" referring to the contract or covenant between Him and His Church. He calls her to come and join him and forget the associations of the past. No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the Kingdom of Heaven.
He delights in His bride; he calls her a pleasant garden and a vineyard of understanding. It is watered by the springs of knowledge and the Grace of the Bridegroom.
The Bride answers by acknowledging her dependence upon the Bridegroom. She acknowledges her beauty for it is of His doing. He invites Him to come and enjoy the fruits of His garden, as they are his workmanship.
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