Note 125 — INTRODUCTION. (continued 2)
Christian D. (Christian David) Ginsburg translation
1840. Whilst the ranks of the literalists grew stronger in England, the band that defended the true design of this poem in Germany, also under the able leadership of Ewald, became stronger, and Hirzel now contended for the view that the Song of Songs celebrates the victory of virtuous love in humble life over the allurements of royalty.125