John 20 & Song of Songs

Interestingly, the Common Worship lectionary for this evening appoints Song of Songs 3:2-5 and John 20:11-18.

In addition, Mary finds Jesus in a spice filled garden.

As a woman searches for the man she loves in a garden perfumed with spices, we might think of the Song of Songs with the beloved seeking her lover, that picture of the relationship between the Lord and his people, Christ and the church.

cf. Song 1:3, 12; 3:6; 4:6, 10; 5:1, 13

Fruit Song

I just wanted to say how much I'd enjoyed Fruit Song which is a setting of part of Song of Songs 2 by Twelth Day that had it's world premier at the Jones wedding. I don't seem to be able to find it on the interweb.

A conference to sing about

Rearrange your diary, mug a granny and send a cheque to book in for a day conference on The Song of Songs with Revd Dr David Field and mainly Miss Ros Clarke, who knows about the SofS. You can expect treasures old and new, intellectual stimulation, spiritual refreshment and I hope even a giggle or two.