after this altogether lovely one. “Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? whither is thy beloved turned aside, that we may seek him with thee?” Such is the simple narrative before us. But you will see at once that there is a deeper meaning beneath; that the narrative is only a beautiful transparent veil, through which every intelligent child of God may trace some of the most common experiences in the life of the believer. (1.) The desolate bride is the believing soul. (2.) The daughters