Royal rank and splendor have grown wearisome. The king once called her “sister” and “sister-bride.” If only he were indeed like a “brother,” her mo…

O that thou wert as my brother. —The poet makes his beloved recall the feelings she had for him before the obstacles to t…

O that you [were] as my brother
Or, "who will give you as a brother to me?" ^F17 an usual form of wishing,…

The church wishes for the constant intimacy and freedom with the Lord Jesus that a sister has with a brother. That they might be as his brothers, w…