SONG OF SOLOMON CHAPTER 3 The church seeking Christ, Song of Solomon 3:1-3. Her great joy; she findeth him, Song of Solomon 3:4. Her charge to the daughters of Jerusalem not to awake her Beloved, Song of Solomon 3:5. The manner of Christ's coming out of the wilderness, Song of Solomon 3:6. His bed, guard, and chariot, Song of Solomon 3:7-9. Its maker, matter, and furniture, Song of Solomon 3:10. An invitation of the faithful to the kingdom of glory, Song of Solomon 3:11. By night on my bed; either,
1. In a time of tribulation, which is commonly signified by the night, and sometimes by a bed, as Revelation 2:22. Or,
2. When I expected to find him; for the husband who by his occasions is oft forced to be absent from his wife in the day time, but at night returns to her, and beds with her. Or,
3. When others compose themselves to rest and sleep, my thoughts were troubled and my affections were working towards him, and I was very desirous to enjoy him. I sought him; I sought for Christ's gracious and powerful presence, in and by the word, and prayer, and meditation. I sought him: this repetition notes her perseverance and unweariedness in seeking him. But I found him not; for he had withdrawn himself and the manifestations of his love from me, either because I had not sought him diligently, or because I had abused his favour, or to try and exercise my faith, and patience, and love, and other graces.