Biblical Reading and Reflections: December 28th (Song of Songs 5 & Luke 23:1-25)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Bride's Wassip of the Bridegroom
The new testament speaks of bodies, whether christ's personal body or the body of his church as temples. The imagery here addresses many different senses, scent, sight, taste and touch. In describing his eyes as doves, she recalls his description of her eyes using similar imagery. His lips drip mur providing pleasure to her with his kisses and perhaps also with his delightful words. He grazes among or on the lilies, feasting on the pleasures the woman's body offers.
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