2. The revised version removes some questionable utterances. Compare in
the two versions 1:13 and 5:14.

3. Were we less sensual we could better appreciate its beauty. The
beautiful in art is greatly lost by the impurity of our fleshly nature.
So the beautiful in this poem.

4. It is a poem, hence the author uses the poetic license.

5. The poem needs a division into its parts, and a naming of parts,
places and speakers, for a clearer understanding. Students of the poem
have made this division. The following is a sample:

1. Antechamber of Palace.--Bride and Ladies.--Welcome to Home.--1:2 to
1:8.

2. Audience Room of Palace.--Bride: Groom: Attendants.--First
Interview.--1:9 to 2:6.

3. Palace Window.--Bride: Groom.--Serenade and Invitation.--2:7 to 2:17.

4. Private Chamber.--Bride.--Search: A dream.--3:1-4.

V. _Phrases Worthy of Remembrance:_

1. Three descriptions applied to Christ. 2:1. Find two others in Chapter
5.

2. Our Lord's banner. 2:4.