Matthew Henry Commentary Song Of Solomon 6:1

"Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? Whither hath thy beloved turned him, That we may seek him with thee?" — Song Of Solomon 6:1 (ASV)

Those who become acquainted with the excellencies of Christ, and the comfort of an interest in him, desire to know where they can meet him. Those who wish to find Christ must seek him early and diligently.

Song of Solomon 6:2–3 Christ's church is a garden, enclosed, and separated from the world; he takes care of it, delights in it, and visits it. Those who wish to find Christ must meet him in his ordinances: the word, sacraments, and prayer.

When Christ comes to his church, it is to welcome his friends and to take believers to himself. He picks the lilies one by one; and at the great day he will send out his angels to gather all his lilies, so that he may be forever admired in them.

The death of a believer is no more than the owner of a garden plucking a favorite flower; and He will preserve it from withering, indeed, cause it to flourish forever with increasing beauty.

If our own hearts can witness for us that we are Christ's, do not question that he is ours, for the covenant never breaks on his side. It is the comfort of the church that he feeds among the lilies, that he takes delight in his people.