Matthew Henry Commentary Song Of Solomon 7:10-13

"I am my beloved`s; And his desire is toward me. Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field; Let us lodge in the villages. Let us get up early to the vineyards; Let us see whether the vine hath budded, [And] its blossom is open, [And] the pomegranates are in flower: There will I give thee my love. The mandrakes give forth fragrance; And at our doors are all manner of precious fruits, new and old, Which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved." — Song Of Solomon 7:10-13 (ASV)

The church, the believing soul, triumphs in its relation to Christ and its interest in him. She humbly desires communion with him. Let us walk together, that I may receive counsel, instruction, and comfort from you; and may make known my wants and my grievances to you, with freedom, and without interruption. Communion with Christ is what all who are made holy earnestly long for.

And those who desire to converse with Christ must go forth from the world. Wherever we are, we may maintain communion with God. Nor should we go where we cannot in faith ask him to go with us. Those who would go out with Christ must begin early in the morning of their days; they must begin every day with him, seek him early, and seek him diligently. A gracious soul can reconcile itself to the poorest places if it may have communion with God in them; but the most delightful fields will not satisfy unless the Beloved is there.

Let us not expect to be satisfied with any earthly object. Our own souls are our vineyards; they should be planted with useful trees. We should often search whether we are fruitful in righteousness. Christ's presence will make the vine flourish, and the tender grapes appear, as the returning sun revives the gardens. If we can appeal to him, Thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee; if his Spirit witnesses with our spirit that our souls prosper, it is enough.

And we must beg of him to search and try us, to discover us to ourselves. The fruits and exercises of graces are pleasant to the Lord Jesus. These must be laid up, and always ready, so that by our bringing forth much fruit, he may be glorified. It is all from him; therefore, it is fitting it should be all for him.