These three words—“come with me”— are a poignant reminder of the desire that Christ has for fellowship with His people. This is a Passionate Invitation. In this book the groom is never cold or indifferent. She has an objective beauty, but he cares for her and enjoys her person. There is also a deep emotion that ties Him to her and her to him. This invitation is the voice of his heart. All three elements of the marriage relationship are here—legal, practical and emotional and our relationship with Christ corresponds to these—our theology should manifest itself in praxeology and end in doxology.
This is also a Pointed Invitation. Alongside his passion for her presence there is a critical nature to this invitation. First, she is hiding in a place of supposed security. The mountains are used metaphorically to speak of that place where she assumes she is safe (cf. “cleft of the rock” 2:14 see also 1:5; 2:1; 2:15 which indicate her insecurity). Second, there is actual danger in the place where she is hiding and the boy gives this invitation with the knowledge of potential danger; a danger that she in unaware of. Remember, he did not come to her in order to stay where she was; he came in order that he might take her to where he is—He came to secure her for himself and to keep her in safety.
This is also a Persuasive Invitation. There is a drawing power in true and sincere love. It is his deep love for her that is so persuasive and it draws her heart—he is irresistible (4:16). Think of the invitation of Christ in the gospel—Come to me (Matthew 11:28) come away (S. of S. 2:13) and come with me (S. of S. 4:8). These all culminate in the desire of Christ (John 17:22).
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Aaron Dunlop, who is originally from Northern Ireland, graduated from the Geneva Reformed Seminary, SC. He pastored for ten years in Victoria, British Columbia and is currently preparing to move to Kenya with his family to work with the FAME Reformed Theological College.
