Matthew Poole and continuators on Song of Solomon 6:2

2 My beloved is gone down into his garden , to the beds of spices , to feed in the gardens, and to gather lillies .

The Spouse had hitherto been at a loss for her beloved, but having diligently sought him, and enflamed both her own and others Affections with Love to him by her just commendations, now at last she meets with a gracious Answer from God, directing her where to find him, which also comes very seasonably, not only for her own relief & comfort, but also for the benefit of others, who enquired after him. The garden seems to signifie the Church Catholick, and the gardens, as it follows here, as also the beds, may note the particular Assemblies of the faithful, in which Christ affordeth his Presence, and his blessing.

In which the Gifts and Graces of Gods Spirit, which are fitly compared to Spices, or aromatical Flowers, do appear and grow.

To refresh and delight himself, or to gather the flowers and fruits of it, as men use to do in their gardens.

Which may note either 1. Particular Believers, whom Christ gathereth to himself in his Church, who are compared to Lillies, Cant. 2. 2. Or 2. The Prayers and Praises tendered to him by his People in the publick Congregations, and all their gracious dispositions & actions.