King Solomon had seven hundred wives and three hundred concubines who turned his heart from God, and, eventually, tore apart his kingdom. Perhaps that's why his Song of Solomon is a poem about the pure, beautiful, and lasting love that never endangers and brings life, not death. Bible scholar Herbert Lockyer explores this ancient poem through the lens of the gospel. The result is a beautifying story of the passionate love that the beloved has for his bride and that the bride has for her beloved--a picture of the love that Christ has for His church and that the church has for Him. And in an age when many of us feel betrayed, insecure, and alone, Lockyer's words bring a timely reminder of the intimate refuge Christ offers us daily. With the help of the Spirit, all of us can learn to love again.

Author Biography

Dr. Herbert Lockyer (1886-1984) was a preacher and Bible teacher, and the author of more than fifty books. His best-known titles include All the Men of the Bible and All the Women of the Bible. Dr. Lockyer held pastorates in Scotland and England for twenty-five years. As pastor of Leeds Road Baptist Church in Bradford, England, he became a leader in the Keswick Higher Life Movement, which emphasized the significance of living in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. This led to an invitation to speak at the Moody Bible Institute's fiftieth anniversary in 1936. His warm reception at that event led to his ministry in the United States. He received honorary degrees from both the Northwestern Evangelical Seminary and the International Academy in London.