A bundle of myrrh Myrrh was ever reckoned among the best perfumes; shall lie, &c. This phrase may denote the church's intimate union with, and hearty affection to Christ. My beloved is as a cluster of camphire We are not concerned to know exactly what this was; it being confessed that it was some grateful plant, and that it set forth that great delight which the church hath in the enjoyment of Christ; in the vineyards of Engedi A pleasant and well-watered place in the tribe of Judah, where there were many pleasant plants.
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Song of Solomon 1:13-14
13 A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.
14 My beloved is unto me as a cluster of camphireb in the vineyards of Engedi.