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SONG OF SOLOMON
645. AINSWORTH. (See under-Pentateuch,
No. 72).
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646. AVRILLON (JOHN BAPTIST ELIAS. 1652—1729). The Year of
Affections; or, Sentiments on the love of God, drawn from the Canticles,
for every day of the year. Fcap. 8vo. 6/6. Lond. and Oxf,
Parker & Co. 1847. S. 4/-
One of the series of Romish authors, issued by Dr. Pusey. It is a deeply
spiritual work, after the manner of the mystics. It might have been written
by Madame Guyon. Despite
its occasional Popery and sacramentarianism, it contains much choice
devotional matter.
647. BEZA (THEODORE). Sermons
upon the three first chapters of Canticles, translated out of the French,
by John Harmar. 4to. Oxf..,
1587.
These thirty-one sermons are a well
of instruction, very precious and refreshing. The unabbreviated title
indicates a controversial use of the Song, and we were therefore prepared
to lament the invasion of the dove's nest of the Canticles by the eagle of
debate; but we were agreeably disappointed, for we found much less of
argument, and much more of the Well-Beloved, than we looked for.
648. BEVERLEY (T.) An
Exposition of the Divinely prophetick Song of Songs, which is Solomon's;
beginning with the reign of David, and ending in the glorious Kingdom of
our Lord Jesus Christ. 4to. 1687. 5/-
This maundering author finds in Canticles the history of the church from
David to our Lord, and rhymes no end of rubbish thereon. Truly there is no
end to the foolishness of expositors. We suppose there must be a public for
which they cater, and a very foolish public it must be.
649. BRIGHTMAN
(THOMAS). A Commentary on the Canticles, wherein the Text is Analised, the
Native Signification of the Words Declared, the Allegories Explained, and
the Order of Times whereunto they relate Observed. 4to. Lond., 1644. [See under Daniel and Revelation.]
Brightman was a
writer of high renown among the prophetic students of the seventeenth
century. With singular strength of the visionary faculties he sees in the
Canticles "the whole condition of the church from the time of David,
till time shall be no more." Expounding on this theory needs an
acrobatic imagination.
650. BURROWES (GEORGE. Prof. Lafayette Coll. U.S.) Commentary.
Cr. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1853. 3/6.
Mr. Moody Stuart says: —
“The excellent work of Dr. Burrowes is specially fitted to remove the
prejudices of men of taste against the Song of Solomon, as the medium of
spiritual communion between the soul and Christ. We welcome it as a
valuable contribution to us from our transatlantic brethren.”
651. BUSH (JOSEPH, M.A.) The Canticles of the Song of Solomon. A
Metrical Paraphrase, with Explanatory Notes and Practical Comments. Post
8vo. Lond., Hatchards.
1867. S. 1/6.
A good compilation, with a helpful translation. For popular use.
652. CLAPHAM (ENOCH).
Salomon; his Songs expounded. 4to. Lond.,
1603.
Clapham was a
voluminous author of very remarkable attainments. He wrote also on the
first fourteen chapters of Genesis. This work is rare as angels' visits.
653. COLLINGES (JOHN, D.D.
1623—1690). The Intercourses of Divine Love betwixt Christ and his
Church, metaphorically expressed by Solomon in Canticles I. and
II. 2 vols., 4to. Lond.,
1676. 10/- to 14/-
Nine hundred and nine quarto pages
upon one chapter is more than enough. The materials are gathered from many
sources and make up a mass of wealth. On the second chapter there are five
hundred and thirty, pages. It would try the constitutions of many modern
divines to read what these Puritans found it a pleasure to write. When
shall we see their like?
654. COTTON (JOHN,
B.D. 1585—1652). A Brief Exposition, describing the estate of the
Church in all ages thereof, both Jewish and Christian, and modestly
pointing at the gloriousness of the restored estate thereof. 8vo. Lond., 1642. [Reprinted in Nichol's
Series. See Muffet, No.
596.]
Cotton explains the
sacred love-song historically, and misses much of its sweetness by so
doing. We should never care to read his exposition while Durham, and Gill, and Moody
Stuart are to be had.
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655.
DAVIDSON (WILLIAM, ESQ.) A Brief
outline of an Examination of the Song of Solomon. 8vo. Lond., 1817 S. 2/- to 3/6.
A precious work by one whose heart is warm with the good matter. He sees in
the Song the history of the Church
of Christ.
656. DOVE (JOHN, D.D.)
The Conversion of Solomon, a Direction to holiness of Life; handled by way
of Commentarie upon the whole Booke of Canticles. Profitable for young men
which are not yet mortified, for old men which are decrepit and have one
foote in the grave, and for all sorts of men which have an intent to
renounce the vanities of this world, and to follow Jesus Christ. 4to.
Lond., 1613. 6/- to 8/-
A quaint old work. The student will do better with the modems. Moreover,
this Dove is rare, and
seldom lights on poor men's shelves.
657. DURHAM (JAMES. 1622—1658). Clavis Cantici; or, an Exposition
of the Song of Solomon. 4to. Lond.,
1668 and 1723. Also 12mo., Aberdeen. 1840. 2/6 to 6/-
Durham is always good, and he is at
his best upon the Canticles. He
gives us the essence of the good matter. For practical use this work is
perhaps more valuable than any other Key to the Song.
658. FENNER (DUDLEY).
The Song of Solomon, in Verse, with an Exposition. Middleburgh. 8vo. 1587. 4to.
Moody Stuart
says:—"This is a faithful and excellent translation, accompanied
by an admirable exposition. There is no poetry in it, but the renderings
are often good, arid the comment valuable." We have not met with it.
659. FLEMING (ROBERT. Died 1716). The Mirror of Divine
Love unvail'd, in a Poetical Paraphrase of the Song of Solomon. Sm. 8vo.
1691. 3/6.
The poetry is after the
same manner as that of Quarles,
and though not without merit, it is too antiquated to be admired in the
present day. This is the Fleming
who interpreted the Apocalyptic vials, and was fortunate enough to hit upon
the date of the French revolution and other events connected with the
decline of the Papal power. His prophetic work has been reprinted, but not
this limping poetry.
660. FRANCIS (ANN. Died 1800). A Poetical Translation;
with Notes Historical, Critical, and Explanatory. 4to. Lond., 1781. 1/5 to 2/6.
Framed on a fanciful theory. Verses flowing and feeble. Insignificant.
661.
FRY (JOHN, A.B.) New Translation,
with Notes, and an attempt to interpret the sacred allegories. 8vo. Lond., 1811. 2/- to 3/-
Fry’s work may be
called the supplement and complement of Dr.
Good’s. He divides the Songs into idylls, and gives notes
in the same manner as Good;
but he also plunges into the spiritual meaning of the blessed Song, and so
far is to be preferred.
662. GIFFORD (MR.) A
Dissertation on the Song of Solomon. 8vo. Lond., 1751.
Worthless rhymes. This man dares to say that the Song is a pastoral,
composed by Solomon for the amusement of his lighter hours, before God had
given him the divine wisdom for which he was afterwards so eminent.
663. GILL (JOHN, D.D.)
An Exposition of the Book of Solomon's Song. Folio. Lond., 1728. 5/-
Not contained in the author's Exposition of the Old and New Testament.
An 8vo. edition was published by Collingridge, Lond., 1854. S. 3/6.
The best thing Gill ever did. He could
not exhaust his theme, but he went as far as he could towards so doing. He
is occasionally fanciful, but his work is precious. Those who despise it
have never read it, or are incapable of elevated spiritual feelings.
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664. GINSBURG
(CHRISTIAN D.) A Translation, with a Commentary, Historical and Critical.
8vo. 10/- Lond.,
Longmans. 1857. 5/- to 6/-
Written upon an untenable theory, viz., that the Song is intended "to
record an example of virtue in a young woman, who encountered and conquered
the greatest temptations, and was eventually rewarded." This
grovelling interpretation needed the aid of great liberties with the text,
and a few interpolations, and the author has not hesitated to use them.
However learned the book may be, this vicious theory neutralizes all.
665. GOOD (JOHN MASON,
M.D., F.R.S.) Song of Songs; or, Sacred Idyls translated; with Notes,
Critical and Explanatory. 8vo. Lond., 1803. 4/-
By a man of great learning. It is not at all spiritual, or even expository,
in the theological sense, but treats the Canticles as an Oriental drama,
explaining its scenery and metaphors from a literary point of view.
666. GREEN (WILLIAM,
M.A.) Song of Solomon. In "The Poetical Parts of the Old Testament
translated, with Notes." 4to. 1781.
Critical only. Orme says,
"the translations are in general very accurate and elegant specimens
of biblical interpretation."
667. GUILD (WILLIAM, D.D. 1586—1657). Love's Intercourse
between the Lamb and his Bride. 8vo. Lond.,
1658. 5/- to 7/-
A rare old work: but we prefer Durham. The author was one of the better
sort of the Scotch Episcopalians.
668. GYFFARD (GEORGE.). Fifteen Sermons upon the Song of Solomon.
8vo. 1598 to 1612.
We have several times met with this writer's name coupled with that of Brightman as in his day regarded
as a very learned writer, but we cannot procure his work. Possibly some
reader of this Catalogue may yet present us with it. We beg to assure him
of the gratitude which we already feel, in the form of "a lively sense
of favours to come."
669. HARMER (THOMAS. 1715—1785). Outlines of a New
Commentary on Solomon's Song, drawn by the help of instructions from the
East. 8vo. Lond., 1768.
1/6 to 2/6.
"This book is not well arranged, but is otherwise one of the most
ingenious, modest, and interesting of all the treatises on the outward
sense of the Song."—Moody Stuart.
670. HENGSTENBERG. (See under Ecclesiastes, No. 620.)
671. HODGSON (BERNARD, LL.D.) Solomon's Song translated from the
Hebrew. 4to. Oxf., 1786.
2/6.
Moody Stuart says that
this is "a good translation," and therefore we suppose it is so,
but we do not admire it. It does not even refer to the mystical sense, and
it mars the poetry of the Song. Dr.
Hodgson renders ch. vi. ver. 9:—" My pigeon, my undefiled is but
one." This is an alteration, but certainly not an emendation. The name
of the bride's mother he discovers to have been Talmadni. Wonderful!
672. HOMES (NATHANIEL. Died
1678). A Commentary on the Canticles. Works.
Folio. 1652. 6/- to 10/-
This goes to the very marrow of spiritual teaching, and uses every word and
syllable in a deeply experimental manner with great unction and power. Homes, however, spiritualizes too
much, and is both too luscious in expression and too prolix for these
degenerate days.
673. HOUGHTON (WM.)
Translation. 8vo. 2/6. Lond.,
Trubner. 1865.
Useless. The Song is viewed as a secular poem on chaste love.
674. IBN EZRA
(ABRAHAM). Commentary on the Canticles, after the first recension. Edited
from two MSS., with a Translation, by H J. Matthews, B.A. 12mo. Lond., Trubner & Co. 1874.
The original Hebrew of the Song, with a Jewish comment, which conveys but
little instruction. In this small book the student will have a specimen of
Jewish exposition.
675. IRONS (JOSEPH, of Camberwell. 1786—1852).
Nymphas. A Paraphrastic Exposition. 16mo. Lond., 1844. S. 1/6.
Outside of his own circle we fear
that this work by the late Joseph Irons is little known. It is a paraphrase in blank verse, rendered
in a very spiritual manner. We confess that we look upon the little book
with admiring eyes, though we know that the critics will sneer both at us
and it.
676. KEIL & DELITZSCH. (See Books of Solomon, No. 577.)
677. KRUMMACHER (F. W., D.D.) Solomon and the Shulamite. Sermons
on the Book of Canticles. 16mo. Lond.,
1838. S. 1/-
Touches only upon a few portions. Short and sweet.
678. LANGE. (See Books of Solomon, No. 578.) Refer
to links under number 42
679. LITTLEDALE (RICHARD FREDERICK) A Commentary From Ancient and
Mediaeval Sources. 12mo. 7/- Lond.,
J. Masters. 1869. S. 4/6.
Littledale is a close
follower of John Mason Neale,
and here reproduces the beauties and the deformities of mediaeval
spiritualizing. Great judgment will be needed to extract the good and true
from the mass of semi-popish comment here heaped together. If discretion be
used, jewels of silver and jewels of gold may be extracted.
680. MACPHERSON
(PETER, A.M.) The Song of Songs shown to be constructed on Architectural
Principles. Post 8vo. Edinb.,
1856. 4/-
"His supposition
that this song consists of verses written round an archway, is so entirely
gratuitous, that it is only misguiding and deceptive." —A. Moody Stuart.
681. METRICAL MEDITATIONS on the
Canticles. [Anon.] 16mo. Lond.,Wertheim. 1856. S. 1/-
Exceedingly well rendered: noteworthy
both from a literary and religious point of view. The author seizes the
meaning" of the Song, and repeats it in well-chosen words.
682. MILLER (ANDREW). Meditations. 12mo. 1/6. Lond., Morrish.
First published in the Plymouthite magazine, "Things New and
Old."
Devotional, and glowing with the light of fellowship with Jesus.
683. MOORE (DANIEL, M.A.)
Christ and his Church. A Course of Lent Lectures on the Song of Solomon.
Sm. cr. 8vo. 3/6. Lond.,
H. S. King & Co. 1875.
These lectures treat upon the first
chapter only, but they do so in an admirable manner. Moore has evangelized Littledale.
684. [NEALE (JOHN MASON, D.D.)] Sermons on the Canticles,
preached in a Religious House. By a Priest of the Church of England. 12mo. Lond., Masters. 1857. S. 2/6.
By that highest of high churchmen, Dr.
Neale. These sermons smell of Popery, yet the savour of our
Lord's good ointment cannot be hid. Our Protestantism is not of so questionable
a character that we are afraid to do justice to Papists and Anglicans, and
therefore we do not hesitate to say that many a devout thought has come to
us while reading these "sermons by a Priest of the Church of
England."
685. NEWTON (ADELAIDE L.) The Song
of Solomon compared with other parts of Scripture. Cr. 8vo. 3/6. Lond., Nisbet. 1871. [The earlier
editions were published anonymously.']
Miss Newton's book is
very dear to spiritual minds; it is full of that quiet power which comes from
the Spirit of God through deep experience and precious fellowship with the
Well-Beloved.
686. NOYES. (See No.
579.)
This author sees in the Canticles nothing but a collection of amatory
songs, written without express moral or religious design. Blind!
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687. PERCY (THOMAS,
D.D. Bishop of Dromore.
1729—1811). New Translation: with a Commentary and Annotations.
[Anon.] 8vo. Lond, 1764. 6/-
His theory of the sacred Song is dead, and not worthy of a monument in our
pages. We trust that not a relic
will remain. Percy did
very well with his ballads, but he had better have let the Song of Songs
alone.
688. POWER (PHILIP BENNET, M.A.) Failure and Discipline: Thoughts
on Canticles V. 16mo. 1/6 Lond.,
Wertheim.
Upon the fifth chapter only. Mr.
Power always writes attractively. His book is "linked sweetness," but
not "long drawn out."
689. REFLECTIONS ON CANTICLES; or, the Song of Solomon, with Illustrations
from Modern Travellers and Naturalists. [Anon.] 12mo. Lond., S. W. Partridge & Co.
1870. S. 1/3.
Has much sweetness, and a fair measure of freshness.
690. ROBOTHAM (JOHN). Exposition. 4to. Lond., 1652. 6/- to 8/-
Very solid; but not to be compared with Durham, No. 657. It is just a little dull
and commonplace.
691. ROMAINE (WILLIAM, M.A.) Discourses upon Solomon's Song. 8vo.
Lond., 1789. 2/6.
Twelve excellent sermons from verses taken out of the Song. They do not
summarize the book, nor form a commentary, but are simply a selection of
spiritual discourses by one of the most eminent Calvinistic divines of the
last century.
692. SIBBES (RICHARD, D.D.
1577—1635). Bowels
Opened; or, a Discovery
of the Neere and Deere Love, Union and
Communion betwixt Christ and the Church. Sermons on Canticles IV., V., and
VI. 4to. 1639, &c. 6/- to 9/- [Works II. Nichol's edition.]
Sibbes never writes ill. His repute
is such that we need only, mention him. His title is most unfortunate, but
in all else his "discovery" is worthy of our commendation.
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693. SKINNER (JOHN. Bishop of Aberdeen.
1721—1806). Essay towards a literal or true radical Exposition. Works II. 2 vols., 8vo. Aberdeen, 1809. 4/-
Not very important. The Bishop closes his exposition with the following
prayer for those who do not believe in the mystical sense:—"God
forgive the fools and open, their eyes." Pretty strong for a Bishop!
694. STUART (A. MOODY,
M.A.) Exposition, with Critical Notes. 8vo. 12/-Lond., Nisbet 1860. S. 6/-
Although this admirable author
expounds the Song upon a theory which we do not quite endorse, we do not
know where to find a book of equal value in all respects. He has poetry in
his soul, and, beyond that, a heart like that of Rutherford,
fired with love to the Altogether Lovely One. We thank him for this noble
volume.
695. THE BRIDE OF
CHRIST; or, Explanatory Notes on the Song of Solomon. [Anon.] 18mo. Lond.,
Seeleys. 1861. S. 6d.
A little book for general use; not for students.
696. THE THREEFOLD
MYSTERY: Hints on the Song of Songs, viewed as a Prophecy of the Double
United Church of Jew and Gentile. By the author of"The Gathered
Lily." 12mo. 3/6. Lond.,
Partridge & Co. 1869.
It seems to us to be a wild fancy that all ecclesiastical history is
condensed into the Canticles; hence we do not value this book.
697. THRUPP (JOHN
FRANCIS). New Translation, with Commentary. Cr. 8vo. 7/6. Lond., Macmillan. 1862.
We are highly pleased with this work.
It defends the usual Christian interpretation by the conclusions of sober
criticism, and shows that the spiritual sense is confirmed by the
investigations of modern scholarship. In the introduction the author deals
heavy blows at the sceptical school, and at those who, like Ginsburg,
content themselves with imputing a merely moral meaning to the blessed
Canticle of love.
698. WEISS (BENJAMIN).
The Song of Songs unveiled: a New Translation and Exposition. Cr. 8vo. W.
Oliphant & Co. 1859. S. 1/6 to 2/6.
This author believes that the Song sets forth the history of Israel and her relation to the Covenant
Angel from Horeb to Calvary. Beyond a few
Eastern illustrations, nothing of value is contributed to existing
materials. The work is thoroughly evangelical.
699. WILCOCKS (THOMAS). Exposition. Works. Folio. 1624, 12/-
Short, and somewhat in the manner of a paraphrase. This venerable author
gives a doctrinal summary of each verse, and from this we have frequently
been directed to a subject of discourse.
700. WILLIAMS (THOMAS). A New Translation, with a Commentary and
Notes. 8vo. Lond., 1801.
Second edition, 1828. S. 2/-
This volume is little known, but its value is above the average of
Canticles literature. We have read many of the remarks with pleasure, but
most of them are to be found in the standard commentaries.
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701. WOODFORD (SAMUEL,
D.D.) Paraphrase in Verse. 8vo. 1679. 1/6 to 3/-
Better than many poetical paraphrases, but still below the mark of true
poetry.
702.
WRIGHT (M.) The Beauty of the Word
in the Song of Solomon. Cr. 8vo. 6/-Lond.,
Nisbet & Co. 1872.
A purely spiritual commentary, casting no light, upon the text, but drawing
much from it. More devotional than expository. The figures of the allegory
are pressed as far as they should be, perhaps further.
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