Holy Scripture
Song of Solomon 4:6
A church father on this verse
“I will go to the mountain of myrrh, etc. In myrrh is represented the mortification of the flesh, or the endurance of sufferings for the sake of piety; in incense, the high devotion of prayer is expressed. But the mountain of myrrh, and the hill of incense, represent the very loftiness of the mind of those who effectiv…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
6Until the day dawn, and the shadows depart, I will betake me to the mountain of myrrh, And to the hill of frankincense.
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In context
4Thy neck is as the tower of David, That was built for an armory: A thousand shields hang upon it, And all darts of mighty men.
5Thy two breasts are as two twin fawns, That feed among the lilies.
— Song of Solomon 4:6 —
7Thou art all fair, my companion, And there is no spot in thee.
8Come from Lebanon, my bride, come from Lebanon: Thou shalt come and pass from the top of Faith, From the top of Senir and Hermon, From the lions’ dens, from the mountains of the leopards.