I would find it almost impossible to establish that the primary (or even a main) perspective of the author is to comment on God and Israel, or Christ and the Church.

This is a passionate, God-honoring, sacred account of the love between a man and wife....obviously that has plenty of secondary implications about Christ and the Church etc., but first and foremost, this is just a man and woman exulting in their God-given love. It is truly beautiful.

[Edited on 6-16-2004 by smhbbag]

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Jeremy Gage
First Baptist Church
Durham, NC

"No heart can conceive that treasury of mercies which lies in this one privilege, in having liberty and ability to approach unto God at all times, according to his mind and will." - John Owen