The Song of Songs [Paperback]

Watchman Nee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1995

God¿s love is poured out on the believers without measure. Christ woos us by progressively revealing more of Himself to us in our experience, and He gradually draws us to run after Him as our l

Product Details

• Paperback: 126 pages
• Publisher: Living Stream Ministry; 3 edition (June 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870838725
• ISBN-13: 978-0870838729
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Song of Songs" brings reader closer to Christ, February 9, 2002

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D. Watson, Jr. (Washington State, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Song of Songs (Paperback)

Watchman Nee, with his simple yet profound approach to life in Christ, leads us deeper into understanding the relationship Father God desires with us as He prepares us to become the bride of Christ.

Nee reveals a God-centered purpose to this often misunderstood treasure of Holy Scripture. For those who regularly underline key passages and thoughts, there are two options. Put away your markers or be prepared to highlight the entire text. I found it difficult to read large portions at one sitting due to the depth of discovery revealed by this wonderful saint's insights.

It's an exellent challenge for those who want to draw ever nearer to the Lord.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deep calls to deep, July 24, 2005

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dlvaughn (Spokane Wa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Song of Songs (Paperback)

Outside of the Bible and "My Utmost for His Highest," this book had the greatest impact on my personal Christian walk. It is not a book for babes nor casual Christians. It's meat and more meat. If you want a deeply intimate, passionate, unquenchable love relationship with Christ, take this book to heart and apply its teachings. It is not an easy read and I found it most productive to read small sections at a time. This is followed by meditating on and praying over each learned tidbit. It is a precious, passionate, crystal clear exposition of a spiritual truth tragically unknown to most Christians. If you truly desire an intimate relationship with God; get, read, mull, digest, and apply the teachings of this book. I am on my third reading and continue to learn from it. Nee was truly endowed with the gift of divine perception.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, October 3, 2007

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Alan D. Gray (Memphis) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Song of Songs (Paperback)

I have read and studied a number of Watchman Nee books over the years, right along with the Scriptures. I must say that this is one of the very best. I am very glad that I ordered it and had some time to examine it.

This Watchman Nee book focuses in considerable detail on "The Song of Songs" (that is the Hebrew title, though this Old Testament book has gone by other names, including "The Song of Solomon" and "Canticles"). Though originally viewed by some early Church authorities as controversial (probably because of its supposed prurience), "The Song of Songs" was ultimately accepted and approved as "cannonical" and has subsequently proven to have been a favorite of various Christian "mystics" over the centuries.

However, beyond perhaps being told somewhere along the line in passing that it is an allegory about Christ (as the Bridegroom) and His love for the Church, it has unfortunately remained a largely obscure and little studied book for many modern day Christians. That no longer need be the case! Nee's writings, which are quite accessible and easy to read, can really open up this portion of the Scriptures to a much fuller understanding. And, after one carefully studies "The Song of Songs" with the help of Nee's little book, they will clearly see why so many "mystics" have been drawn to it.

Now, over the years, some very sincere and respected believer-scholars have regarded the "Song of Songs" as mainly an allegory. Others, however, just as genuine and well-meaning, have instead claimed that the book is primarily a straightforward historical account of a special romance which occurred between King Solomon and a Shulammite woman which is intended to serve as a model of joyous and honorable marriage. Well, I say, why can't it be both!?

In his little commentary, Nee takes the allegorical view. In it, he proceeds line by line in the poetry that comprises the "The Song of Songs" and explains how the account marvelously and beautifully chronicles and unfolds the stages of a believers relationship with God through Christ, progressing from the initial calling and pursuit, to the believer's increasing desire for deliverance from the self and the "world", to full spiritual development and union.

One suggestion: I think that Nee's book on "The Song of Songs" is targeted to a more spiritually mature and experienced Christian and might not be entirely suitable for those who may yet be "new in the Lord".