The Song of Songs

 The Song of Songs 1

1 The church's love unto Christ.

5 She confesses her deformity,

7 and prays to be directed to his flock.

8 Christ directs her to the shepherd's tents;

9 and shewing his love to her,

11 gives her gracious promises.

12 The church and Christ congratulate one another.

 The Song of Songs 2

1 The mutual love of Christ and his church.

8 The hope,

10 and calling of the church.

14 Christ's care of the church.

16 The profession of the church, her faith, and hope.

 The Song of Songs 3

1 The church's fight and victory in temptation.

6 The church glories in Christ.

 The Song of Songs 4

1 Christ sets forth the graces of the church.

8 He shews his love to her.

16 The church prays to be made fit for his presence.

 The Song of Songs 5

1 Christ awakes the church with his calling.

2 The church having a taste of Christ's love, is sick of love.

9 A description of Christ by his graces.

 The Song of Songs 6

1 The church professes her faith in Christ.

4 Christ shews the graces of the church;

10 and his love towards her.

 The Song of Songs 7

1 A further description of the church's graces.

10 The church professes her faith and desire.

 The Song of Songs 8

1 The love of the church to Christ.

6 The vehemency of love.

8 The calling of the Gentiles.

14 The church prays for Christ's coming.