Song of Solomon 4:16 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

North wind — These winds may signify the several dispensations of God's spirit. My garden — This verse is spoken by the spouse. And he calls the garden both hers and his, because of that oneness which is between them, Song of Solomon 2:16. May flow — That my graces may be exercised. Let — Let Christ afford his gracious presence to his church. And eat — And let him delight himself in that service which is given him, both by the religious worship, and by the holy conversation of his people.

Song of Solomon 4:16

16 Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.