"O that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother! I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; yea, I should not be despised. I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother's house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice … Continue reading Love Is As Strong As Death
I Sought Him
"By night on my bed I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but I found him not. I will rise now, and go about the city in the streets, and in the broad ways I will seek him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but I found him not. The watchmen … Continue reading I Sought Him
A Refrain, and a Reminder
We read the Song of Solomon, sometimes called the Song of Songs this morning, chapters 1 - 8. The title reflects on what the lesson on today. I want you to note the difference between chapter 8 verse 4, and chapter 2 verse 7, and chapter 3 verse 5. These three verses are the refrain … Continue reading A Refrain, and a Reminder
Thoughts from Song of Solomon Seven
Your Love Your Desire Song of Solomon 7:1-13 Marriage is the bedrock of any strong society; that is a strong, godly marriage. When it is cheapened by continuous divorce, remarriage, divorce, and remarriage it is no wonder that we are discussing the matters of immoral conduct in same sex, transsexual matters. Christian keep your marriage … Continue reading Thoughts from Song of Solomon Seven
From the Garden
" O that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother! When I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; yea, I should not be despised. I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother’s house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine … Continue reading From the Garden
…His Desire is Toward Me
"I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me. Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field; let us lodge in the villages. Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourish, whether the tender grape appear, and the pomegranates bud forth: there will I give … Continue reading …His Desire is Toward Me
Sermon Notes from Song of Solomon 052117
My Beloved... My Friend Song of Songs 5:1-16 With the positives and negatives of marriage, there must be love, facing life together, and friendship. The home, marriage is the bedrock of our society. Some thoughts... Enjoy the intimacies of love in marriage, and praise one another (v. 1). There will be times of discord, … Continue reading Sermon Notes from Song of Solomon 052117
Sole Admiration
"Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? Whither is thy beloved turned aside? That we may seek him with thee. My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies. I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine: he … Continue reading Sole Admiration
My Beloved… My Friend
"What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? What is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven. … Continue reading My Beloved… My Friend
Sermon Notes from Song of Songs Chapter Two
Catch the Foxes Song of Solomon 2:1-17, "Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes." Song of Songs 2:15 (KJV) Also see John 10:10 With there being deceptions and lies concerning marriage and love in our society and culture it is needful, even necessary for the … Continue reading Sermon Notes from Song of Songs Chapter Two
…Whom My Soul Loves…
First of all let us say, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all our mothers. They are a blessing to us all. "By night on my bed I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but I found him not. I will rise now, and go about the city in the streets, and in the … Continue reading …Whom My Soul Loves…
Catching the Foxes
"O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. … Continue reading Catching the Foxes
Roses and Lillies
"I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet … Continue reading Roses and Lillies
Romancing Your Love
"Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions? If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, … Continue reading Romancing Your Love
Love Better than Wine
"Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth— For your love is better than wine. Because of the fragrance of your good ointments, Your name is ointment poured forth; Therefore the virgins love you. Draw me away!" Song of Solomon 1:2 (NKJV)
