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What the Fathers say

Song of Solomon 8:13

Western Saints

Robert of Tombelaine

The bride dwells in the gardens, because the holy Church, or any holy soul, turns its mind to the fruitfulness of virtues. The bridegroom desires to hear her voice, because it pleases Christ above all that every perfect man should admonish the weak with the word of holy preaching. For the friends listen, because the faithful in the Church await with pious desire that the friend of the bridegroom may speak. …

Commentary on the Song of Songs, Chapter 8 ↗