April 18

Song of Solomon 4:12
“A garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse, a spring shut up, a fountain sealed” ―Song of Solomon 4:1212A garden inclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed. (Song of Solomon 4:12).
IT is a poor thing when the Lord does not have the first place in the heart. He is thoroughly exclusive. He wants the whole heart for Himself. When it is thus set apart for Him, He will keep the key and He will enter in and enjoy all the sweet flowers and fruit that His own Holy Spirit produces. When this is actually true there will be abundance for the blessing of others, for the living fountain will flow out beyond the walls of the garden to bring refreshment and blessing to a needy world outside. But the great thing is to be sure that He alone holds the key, and that His seal is upon the door which none else can break.
“Take my poor heart, and let it be
Forever closed to all but Thee;
Seal Thou my breast, and let me wear
The pledge of love forever there.”