Of His Mouth—Of His Word, the Scriptures.
For Thy love—Thy caresses, the repeated assurances of guidance, protection, companionship, love and care.
Is better than wine—Wine is a symbol of doctrine. “They also have erred through wine.” “They are drunken, but not with wine.” “All nations have drunk of the wine.” “I will not henceforth drink of this fruit of the vine.” “Be not drunk with wine.” Although a sound faith is essential, yet of faith, hope and love, the greatest is love; therefore, love is better than wine. The Lord's assurances of love are even more precious to the Bride than the precious doctrines so vital to her happiness.
1:3. Because of the savour—The sweet perfume.
Of Thy good ointments—The Holy Spirit, the holy anointing oil of the priesthood.
Thy name—Christ, which means “Anointed.”
Is as ointment—The holy anointing oil, the Holy Spirit.
Poured forth—At His baptism upon the Head, at Pentecost on the Body.
Therefore—Because of their admiration and appreciation of Christ's Holy Spirit.
Do the virgins—The pure in heart.