The poet’s vision for these ten quatrains is to vividly capture the Savior’s boundless love and admiration for His royal redeemed, as inspired by the Song of Solomon’s poetic declarations. Rooted in Song of Solomon 2:8 (KJV)—”The voice of my beloved! behold, he cometh leaping upon the mountains, skipping upon the hills”—the collection begins with His eager pursuit, setting the tone for a celebration of His redeemed as His cherished beloved. Each quatrain distills a distinct facet of how He sees them, drawn from key verses: their fairness like doves’ eyes (1:15), their spotless worth as treasure (4:7), their flourishing abundance as a sealed garden (4:12), their fragrance sweeter than wine (4:10), their majestic strength akin to cities and armies (6:4), their singular, chosen uniqueness (6:9), their role as His joy and rest (7:6), their captivating nobility like Carmel (7:5), and their eternal bond as a seal on His heart (8:6). The poet envisions these stanzas as a lyrical tapestry, weaving rich, sensory imagery—leaping hills, blooming gardens, purple hues, and unshakable seals—to proclaim the redeemed’s royal identity and the Savior’s delight in them. The ABAB rhyme scheme anchors each quatrain in clarity and rhythm, reflecting His unwavering voice, while the collective “they” underscores their unified glory as His people, forever exalted in His endless song of love.
1. As His Beloved (Song of Solomon 2:8)
From hills He leaps, His voice so clear and bright,
“My love,” He calls, with steps that never tire,
O’er mountains swift, He bounds in pure delight,
To claim His own, His heart’s one true desire.
2. As Fair and Beautiful (Song of Solomon 1:15)
“Thou art fair,” He says with tender gaze,
A dove’s soft eyes reflect His gentle care,
In beauty pure, His love for them ablaze,
No flaw He finds, their grace beyond compare.
3. As His Treasure and Delight (Song of Solomon 4:7)
All fair they stand, no spot to mar their frame,
His treasure shines, a joy to Him alone,
He holds them dear, His pleasure to proclaim,
Their worth to Him like gems upon a throne.
4. As a Garden of Abundance (Song of Solomon 4:12)
A garden closed, they bloom for Him so green,
A spring shut up, a fountain sealed with might,
Abundant life within their bounds is seen,
His sacred grove, His joy day and night.
5. As Fragrant and Pleasing (Song of Solomon 4:10)
Their love outpours, more sweet than wine’s rich flow,
A fragrance fine, their ointments fill the air,
He breathes them in, His heart begins to glow,
No spice can match the beauty they all share.
6. As Strong and Majestic (Song of Solomon 6:4)
Like Tirzah grand, their beauty holds the skies,
As Jerusalem, comely in their stand,
An army bold with banners in His eyes,
Their strength a crown upon His mighty hand.
7. As Unique and Chosen (Song of Solomon 6:9)
His dove, His one, undefiled and rare,
The choice of all, no other can compete,
One soul He picks from all the world to bear,
His love’s sole mark, His favor’s perfect seat.
8. As a Source of Joy and Rest (Song of Solomon 7:6)
How fair they shine, how pleasant to His sight,
A well of joy, His heart in them finds peace,
For pure delights, He holds them day and night,
Their presence makes all worldly cares decrease.
9. As Captivating and Enrapturing (Song of Solomon 7:5)
Their head like Carmel, noble in its height,
With hair as purple, royal in its hue,
The King is caught, enthralled by such a sight,
In galleries, His love for them shines true.
10. As His Eternal Companion (Song of Solomon 8:6)
A seal they set upon His heart so strong,
Love fierce as death, unyielding as the grave,
Through endless time, to Him they will belong,
His jealousy a bond no force can waive.
