Verses 1-9 are a detailed description of the bride’s beauty by her bridegroom. Chapter 7 is not just a repetition but an expansion of the praise of chapter 4. In chapter 4 praise is given to her immediately upon their espousal. In chapter 7 praise is given to her upon her return from a by-path (6:13). This shows the constancy of Christ's love for His people -“to the end.” In vs. 1 he calls her a “prince’s daughter.” As believers, we are children of the King by the new birth, born from above, begotten of God. We bear the image of the King of Kings. We are guided by His Spirit. Also in vs. 1 he says, “How beautiful are thy feet . . . ” When they stand fast in the faith. (In the truth). When they are shod with the Gospel. (In our testimony. In vs. 1 the shepherd compares her joints to “jewels, the work . . . of a cunning (skilled) workman.” What is the source of unity in a church -- our love for Christ, resulting in doctrinal purity. A church is comely in Christ’s eyes through: 1) The unity which comes through His love -- John 13:34-35. 2) The communion (fellowship) of the saints. 3) Teaching/actions which are according to the Word of God. After he reveals his love for her, she shows the proper response to such caring in vv. 10-13 where:

I. SHE DECLARES HER COMMITMENT TO HIM -- VS. 10.

II. SHE DESIRES HER COMMUNION WITH HIM -- VV. 11-12.

III. SHE DETERMINES HER CONDITION -- VS. 12.