I am the rose of Sharon These are the words of the bridegroom. He compares himself to the rose and lily, for fragrancy and beauty. Sharon was a very fruitful place, and famous for roses. As the lily among thorns Compared with thorns, which it unspeakably exceeds in glory and beauty; so is my love So far doth my church, or people, excel all other assemblies. The title of daughter is often given to whole nations. These are Christ's words, to which the spouse makes the following reply.
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Song of Solomon 2:1-2
1 I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.
2 As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.