Canticle of Canticles — Chapter 2
These annotations are from the original 1609 Douay Old Testament, the first complete English Catholic Bible translation, produced by English scholars in exile at the English College of Douai. The archaic spelling is preserved.
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Verse 1
Christ professeth himself the flowre of mankind: yea Lord of al creatures.
Verse 2
The Church excelleth al other societies: In the Church the godlie excel sinners: Among the innocent and holie, the Virgin Marie surpasseth al.
Verse 7
He for the weakes sake permitteth her not to be molested, til she be prepared to suffer with patience.
Verse 8
The Church praising Christ vnder his protection.
Verse 10
She feeling Christs assistance, confesseth, & preacheth boldly his Ghospel & truth against al Pagans and Heretikes.
Verse 15
Yet encourageth her to approch vnto him.