The scene changes from Jerusalem to the birthplace of the bride, where she is seen coming up toward her mother’s house, leaning on the arm of the g…

Who is this that comes. —This begins a new section, which contains the most magnificent description of true love ever wri…

(Who [is] this that comes up from the wilderness ?
&c.] Which words are spoken by the daughters of Jerusalem, occasi…

The Jewish church came up from the wilderness, supported by Divine power and favor. The Christian church was raised from a low, desolate condition …