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A Prayer of Dependence
Multiple commentators, including Spurgeon and Matthew Henry, emphasize the phrase "Draw me" as a heartfelt prayer of dependence. It reflects the believer's recognition that they cannot achieve closeness with God through their own efforts. Spiritual intimacy begins with God's initiative; our ability to "run after" Him is a direct response to His gracious drawing.
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Song Of Solomon
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Albert Barnes
On Song Of Solomon 1:2–4
18th Century
Theologian
The song begins with two stanzas in praise of the king (who is now absent), sung by a chorus of virgins from the royal household. Commentators, bot…
Charles Ellicott
On Song Of Solomon 1:4
19th Century
Bishop
The king hath brought me. —The dramatic theory of the poem (see Excursus II.) has been largely built up on inter…
Charles Spurgeon
On Song Of Solomon 1:4
19th Century
Preacher
Draw me, we will run after thee:
We want to get near to Christ, but we cannot. Draw me, we cry, we will run after thee<…
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John Gill
On Song Of Solomon 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
Draw me With the cords of love, for what draws lovers to each other more strongly? Under the influence of that they canno…
Matthew Henry
On Song Of Solomon 1:2–6
17th Century
Minister
The church, or rather the believer, speaks here in the character of the spouse of the King, the Messiah. The kisses of his mouth mean those assuran…