Song of Songs 1:1-2:7

In the Song of Songs 1:1-2:7 the Shulamite shows her great desire to be with her beloved, and yet she recognizes that love must wait for its proper time (2:7).  This passages teaches that mutual affection is important in romantic relationships but that sexual intimacy must wait for marriage.  Beyond this, since the Song is about Christ and the Church, the Shulamite’s desire ought to be reflected in the Church’s desire to be with Christ.