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drawn to each other

Song of Songs 1:1-8 (JDV)

Song of Songs 1:1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s.
Song of Songs 1:2 Oh, that he would kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! Because your love is better than wine.
Song of Songs 1:3 The fragrance of your perfume is intoxicating; your name is perfume poured out. No wonder young women adore you.
Song of Songs 1:4 Take me with you — let’s hurry. The king has brought me to his chambers. We will rejoice and be glad in you; we will celebrate your caresses more than wine. It is only right that they adore you.
Song of Songs 1:5 Daughters of Jerusalem, I am dark like the tents of Kedar, yet lovely like the curtains of Solomon.
Song of Songs 1:6 Do not stare at me because I am dark, for the sun has gazed on me. My mother’s sons were angry with me; they made me take care of the vineyards. I have not taken care of my own vineyard.
Song of Songs 1:7 Tell me, you whom I love: Where do you pasture your sheep? Where do you let them rest at noon? Why should I be like one who veils herself beside the flocks of your companions?
Song of Songs 1:8 If you do not know, most beautiful of women, follow the tracks of the flock, and pasture your young goats near the shepherds’ tents.

drawn to each other

This love song begins with an invitation from the bride. She wants to spend more time with her betrothed. They are both shepherds, and she wants to bring her flocks to rest at noon beside his, so they can spend more time together. The lover’s response seems to indicate that she already knows where he is. They are drawn to each other.

LORD, may our love for each other show in the way we seek each other’s presence.