Christ's Church
Songs 4:12
A garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed.…


I. IT IS A SACRED INCLOSURE. Inclosed:

1. For protection — against the many foes that would injure it.

2. For enjoyment — Christ has a right to witness its beauties and enjoy its fruits.

II. THE MEANS BY WHICH IT IS INCLOSED.

1. By sovereign electing grace — this sweeps round His Church as a boundary line — grand, comprehensive, invisible.

2. By the ministrations of angels — these are its. guardians,, servants, etc.

3. By. restraining, grace — this is needed by every plant in this garden and every member in Christ's Church.

4. By Christian ordinances-baptism, the seal of separation.

5. By Christian doctrine — no man can be a Christian without believing some fundamental doctrines.

(J. F. Elder, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: A garden inclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed.

WEB: A locked up garden is my sister, my bride; a locked up spring, a sealed fountain.




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