Song of Solomon 1:3. Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
The spouse surveys all the attributes of Christ, and she compares them to separate and precious ointments. Christ is anointed as Prophet, Priest and King, and in each of these anointings he is a source of sweetness and fragrance to his people. But as if jealous of herself for having talked of the "ointments" when she should have spoken of him, she seems to say, "Thy very name is as an alabaster box when it is opened, and the odour of the precious spikenard fills the room." "Jesus, the very thought of thee With sweetness fills my breast." "Thy name is as ointment poured forth," and the spouse addeth, as a note of commendation, "therefore do the virgins love thee."
Song of Solomon 1:3. Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
The spouse surveys all the attributes of Christ, and she compares them to separate and precious ointments. Christ is anointed as Prophet, Priest and King, and in each of these anointings he is a source of sweetness and fragrance to his people. But as if jealous of herself for having talked of the "ointments" when she should have spoken of him, she seems to say, "Thy very name is as an alabaster box when it is opened, and the odour of the precious spikenard fills the room." "Jesus, the very thought of thee With sweetness fills my breast." "Thy name is as ointment poured forth," and the spouse addeth, as a note of commendation, "therefore do the virgins love thee."