PREFATORY NOTE

PREFATORY NOTE

The Song of Songs is a book for the heart. It is a choice part of the Holy Scriptures, and has ever appealed to the affections of those who love our Lord Jesus Christ. Its voice was probably never more needed than it is today, for nearly all the influences of modern life combine to hinder the development of such emotions as find expression in this book, and to chill them even after they have been awakened. Our Lord’s words are true of the present time: “Because lawlessness shall prevail, the love of the most shall grow cold” (Matthew 24: 12). May God be graciously pleased to use it to stimulate holy affections in the hearts of His saints! The reader will please notice that quotations from Scripture are, throughout this book, from the New Translation by J. N. Darby.