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I will get up now, and go about the city; In the streets and in the squares I will seek him whom my soul loves. I sought him, but I didn`t find him.
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From Passivity to Pursuit
Commentators see the woman's decision to "rise now" as a crucial shift from spiritual laziness to active, diligent seeking. Her search through the city streets, even at night, demonstrates a sincere and determined love that is willing to overcome obstacles and face potential danger to find Christ.
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Song Of Solomon
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19th Century
Baptist
By night on my bed I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but I found him not. I will rise now, and go about the city in the streets, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I will rise now Perceiving she had taken a wrong method, and therefore unsuccessful, she fixes on another; and, in t…
Presbyterian
It was hard for the Old Testament church to find Christ in the ceremonial law; the watchmen of that church gave little assistance to those who soug…
