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12 But as for my own vineyard of love, I give it all to you. And I give

double honour to those who serve my beloved and have watched over
my soul.

13 My beloved, one with me in my garden, how marvellous that my
friends, the brides-to-be, now hear your voice and song. Let me now

hear it again.

The Bridegroom and the Bride in Divine Duet

14: Arise, my darling! Come quickly, my beloved. Come and be the

graceful gazelle with Me. Come be like a young stag with me.. We will
dance in the high place of the sky, yes, on the mountains of fragrant

spice. Forever we shall be united as one.
W
e begin this section of the book with the Shulamite
reflecting on her journey. She recalls how, when she first

became born again, others in the church (symbolised by
the use of the word ‘brothers’) were concerned about her spiritual

inexperience and considered how best to guide her on the road to
maturity. Notice how the terminology here is quite strong and forceful

in the use of the word ‘guard’. It is not man’s job to force people into

a truly religious experience of God. Only the Holy Spirit can bring
people to salvation, and He does it with love, truth, and by His grace.

It is the job of church leaders and members to encourage, love, gently
guide, and pray for new believers. This is why the Bridegroom-King

interjects at this point and declares how it is the function of the

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