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The man extends an open welcoming hand toward a rain-cleared garden in spring.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Song of Songs 2:10-11

Winter Has Passed

Rise Up and Come Away · Song of Songs 2

Story guide: The woman recounts her beloved's invitation: rise and come away because winter and rain have passed. Notice his open hand toward the garden. The gesture helps distinguish his quoted words from her narration, while the clear landscape gives the invitation a feeling of possibility and renewed life.

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10My beloved answered and said to me, “Rise up, my love, my beautiful one, and come away.”

11For look, the winter has passed; the rain is over and gone.

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