The Chorus

(A)Who is this coming up from the wilderness,
Leaning on her beloved?”

The Bride

“Beneath the (B)apple tree I awakened you;
There your mother went into labor with you,
There she was in labor and gave birth to you.

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Young Women

Who is this(A) coming up from the wilderness,
leaning on the one she loves?

Woman

I awakened you under the apricot tree.(B)
There your mother conceived you;
there she conceived and gave you birth.

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