81 "Oh e that you were like a brother to me Who nursed at my mother's breasts . If I found you outdoors , I would kiss you; No one would despise me, either . 2 "I would lead you and bring you Into the house of my mother , who used to instruct me; I would give you spiced wine to drink from the juice of my pomegranates . 3 "Let his left hand be under my head And his right hand embrace me." 4 " I want you to swear , O daughters of Jerusalem , Do not arouse or awaken my love Until she pleases ."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Song of Solomon 8:1-4
Commentary on Song of Solomon 8:1-4
(Read Song of Solomon 8:1-4)
The church wishes for the constant intimacy and freedom with the Lord Jesus that a sister has with a brother. That they might be as his brethren, which they are, when by grace they are made partakers of a Divine nature. Christ is become as our Brother; wherever we find him, let us be ready to own our relation to him, and affection for him, and not fear being despised for it. Is there in us an ardent wish to serve Christ more and better? What then have we laid up in store, to show our affection to the Beloved of our souls? What fruit unto holiness? The church charges all her children that they never provoke Christ to withdraw. We should reason with ourselves, when tempted to do what would grieve the Spirit.