Song of Solomon 1:1: The song of songs, which is Solomon, &c

Hence ye profane! far off remove
Ye strangers to redeeming love,
Sinners, who Jesus never knew,
The song of songs is not for you!
Away ye worldly goats and swine,
Who trample on this pearl Divine,
Which only wisdom's sons esteem.
While fools and infidels blaspheme.

With deepest shame, with humblest fear,
I to Thine oracle draw near.
To meet Thee in the holiest place,
To learn the secret of Thy grace:
Now, Lord, explain the mystery.
Display Thy precious Self to me.
And when Thou dost the veil remove,
My heart shall sing the song of love.

Thou heavenly Solomon Divine,
To teach the song of songs is Thine,
Thy Spirit alone the depths reveals.
Opens the book, and breaks the seals:
O might I find the bar removed,
And love my Lord as I am loved,
This moment gain my heart's desire,
The next within Thine arms expire!