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A Warning Against Complacency
Commentators explain that "I sleep, but my heart wakes" describes a state of spiritual complacency or lukewarmness. It's not a complete loss of faith, but a dangerous condition where a believer is slothful and indifferent. As Matthew Henry notes, this carelessness can provoke Christ to withdraw His felt presence, making it a warning against taking communion with Him for granted.
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Song Of Solomon
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18th Century
Theologian
Some time has likely passed since the bride’s solemn betrothal to the king (Song of Solomon 4:7–5:1). A transient cloud of doubt or est…
19th Century
Bishop
I sleep. —This begins the old story under an image already employed (Song of Solomon 3:1). Here it is greatly amplifie…
17th Century
Pastor
I sleep, but my heart wakes
Like persons that are half awake, half asleep, whom CiceroF24 calls "semisomni". Christ…
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17th Century
Minister
Churches and believers, through carelessness and complacency, provoke Christ to withdraw. We ought to take note of our spiritual slumbers and ailme…