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Literary
March 20, 1942
Peninsula Enterprise
Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia
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Essay by A. C. Lawson interpreting the Song of Solomon as a prophecy of Christ and the Church, emphasizing fidelity and true love. Includes a 1918 story of a betrothed woman's unfaithfulness to a heroic soldier and a concluding poetic quote on divine influence.
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Books Of The Bible
By A. C. Lawson
Book 22: Song Of Solomon
Many interpretations have been
given concerning the "Song of Solo-
mon." It is commonly believed to be
a picture and prophecy of Christ
and his bride, the Church.
As we think of this, we realize,
that the "Lord's people" are engaged!
or betrothed to Him. And that this
engagement is one of undying love.
Those who are betrothed to God are
ever faithful to him. Those who are
faithful to God, will find their re-
ward greater than they realize. There
are many temptations to Christian
people to be untrue.
The Song of Solomon is rich in
the description of true love that
should exist between man and wom-
an, and between Christ and his
Church. Christ loved the Church
and
gave himself for it. The
Church should be more faithful to
her husband, the Lord Jesus Christ.
The love, loyalty, fidelity and de-
votion that should characterize our
lives among each other in this troub-
led world is beautifully illustrated
in the following story:
In 1918 a young woman betrothed
to a soldier boy bade him good-bye,
as he was about to take his way
across the sea to France, to do his
part in a great worthy cause, a
struggle for liberty, a struggle to
free the peoples from threatened na-
tional slavery. He won honor and
distinction, and in 1921 he came
back wearing medals and the cross
of honor, and with the highest title
possible to the brave and true sol-
dier. He returned great in soul and
great in fame and great in possibili-
ties of the future. In his absence
the young woman had been going the
way of the foolish and frivolous.
She had grown smaller in soul, had
sacrificed nobility of character, had
married a man who was a worldling
and a slacker, one who had begun
early to break the fair promises he
had made to her. By the time the
soldier came back she was an out-
cast, a most unhappy woman, and
one whose very name was distaste-
ful to the noble man to whom she
had been betrothed.
"Christian people should be as loy-
al to their Lord as the bride should
be to her husband, and the young
man who seeks a worthy wife will
most likely find her among those who
are true to Christ and His Church."
In conclusion let us say with the
poet:
"Hands of Invisible spirits touch
the strings
Of that mysterious instrument, the
soul,
And play the prelude of our fate, we
hear
The voice prophetic, and
are
not
alone."
By A. C. Lawson
Book 22: Song Of Solomon
Many interpretations have been
given concerning the "Song of Solo-
mon." It is commonly believed to be
a picture and prophecy of Christ
and his bride, the Church.
As we think of this, we realize,
that the "Lord's people" are engaged!
or betrothed to Him. And that this
engagement is one of undying love.
Those who are betrothed to God are
ever faithful to him. Those who are
faithful to God, will find their re-
ward greater than they realize. There
are many temptations to Christian
people to be untrue.
The Song of Solomon is rich in
the description of true love that
should exist between man and wom-
an, and between Christ and his
Church. Christ loved the Church
and
gave himself for it. The
Church should be more faithful to
her husband, the Lord Jesus Christ.
The love, loyalty, fidelity and de-
votion that should characterize our
lives among each other in this troub-
led world is beautifully illustrated
in the following story:
In 1918 a young woman betrothed
to a soldier boy bade him good-bye,
as he was about to take his way
across the sea to France, to do his
part in a great worthy cause, a
struggle for liberty, a struggle to
free the peoples from threatened na-
tional slavery. He won honor and
distinction, and in 1921 he came
back wearing medals and the cross
of honor, and with the highest title
possible to the brave and true sol-
dier. He returned great in soul and
great in fame and great in possibili-
ties of the future. In his absence
the young woman had been going the
way of the foolish and frivolous.
She had grown smaller in soul, had
sacrificed nobility of character, had
married a man who was a worldling
and a slacker, one who had begun
early to break the fair promises he
had made to her. By the time the
soldier came back she was an out-
cast, a most unhappy woman, and
one whose very name was distaste-
ful to the noble man to whom she
had been betrothed.
"Christian people should be as loy-
al to their Lord as the bride should
be to her husband, and the young
man who seeks a worthy wife will
most likely find her among those who
are true to Christ and His Church."
In conclusion let us say with the
poet:
"Hands of Invisible spirits touch
the strings
Of that mysterious instrument, the
soul,
And play the prelude of our fate, we
hear
The voice prophetic, and
are
not
alone."
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Love Romance
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Song Of Solomon
Christ Church
True Love
Fidelity
Loyalty
Betrothal
Religious Interpretation
What entities or persons were involved?
By A. C. Lawson
Literary Details
Title
Book 22: Song Of Solomon
Author
By A. C. Lawson
Subject
Interpretation Of The Song Of Solomon As A Picture Of Christ And His Church
Key Lines
Many Interpretations Have Been Given Concerning The "Song Of Solomon." It Is Commonly Believed To Be A Picture And Prophecy Of Christ And His Bride, The Church.
The Song Of Solomon Is Rich In The Description Of True Love That Should Exist Between Man And Woman, And Between Christ And His Church.
Christian People Should Be As Loyal To Their Lord As The Bride Should Be To Her Husband, And The Young Man Who Seeks A Worthy Wife Will Most Likely Find Her Among Those Who Are True To Christ And His Church.
Hands Of Invisible Spirits Touch The Strings Of That Mysterious Instrument, The Soul, And Play The Prelude Of Our Fate, We Hear The Voice Prophetic, And Are Not Alone.