Numbers 8

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. VIII.—In these lighted lamps I behold Jesus adowed with the fulness of the spirits of God, and set up to be the light of the old, the light of the church;—and ministers enlightened in themselves, and t up for lights to others, that they may see to perform the service of the taberacle. In these Levites I behold Jesus, holy, harmless, and undefiled, solemnly t apart as the surety of elect sinners, to the hard service of his debasement; ich being finished, and atonement thus made for his people, and every plague verted from them, he retired to his heavenly rest, to minister, without fatigue, the sanctuary above.—But with what holiness, and solemn dedication to God, ight ministers to be prepared for their work! How voluntary their call by their people; and how solemn their ordination to their office! Honourable ideed is their service for Jesus and his ransomed people if faithful; they come a remarkable mean of turning away God’s wrath from nations and urches; and, if faithful and diligent, while their strength continues, their ple ought to support them decently when they become old and infirm; and us Christ will for ever reward them in the heavenly state