What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? (Song of Solomon 5:9) *1/ Are we like the daughters of Jerusalem wanting to know what the Lord's people see in Christ? 2/ Are we like the bride who know enough of Christ to love him and want him, missing him. 3/ What the bride the church can say of Christ.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon unfolds a profound meditation on the nature of Christ's unique worth and the transformative power of His personal presence in the life of the believer, drawing from Song of Solomon 5:9–16. The deep longing of the bride who, though initially indifferent, is awakened by His drawing grace and comes to cherish Him above all else. Christ's beauty lies not in external form but in His divine person—fully God and fully man, uniquely worthy as Saviour, Redeemer, and eternal Friend, whose grace, mercy, and faithful presence sustain the soul through seasons of absence and trial. The preacher emphasizes that true love for Christ arises not from human effort but from His prior love, and that His Word, voice, and visits stir the heart, renew faith, and inspire a passionate desire to share His worth with others. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to examine their own hearts: Are we like the daughters of Jerusalem, curious about the joy of the faithful? Or are we like the bride, deeply in love with Christ, missing Him when He seems absent, and eager to declare His surpassing value? The answer lies in recognizing that Christ is not merely one beloved among many, but the only one—unique, eternal, and sufficient for every need of the soul.