I venture to think, that if we read these verses with an eye to the Church in Jesus, they will be found very interesting. Who is the speaker here, that likens Zion to a comely and delicate woman? May it not be Jesus? And doth not Jesus frequently do so? See Song of Solomon 2:2; Song of Solomon 2:2; Ezekiel 16:14. The afflictions and exercises, which are threatened, are all suited to the Church. Hosea 2:1 throughout.

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