(These priests, it is true, are engaged in a service which is only a copy and shadow of the heavenly realities, as is shown by the directions given to Moses when he was about to construct the Tabernacle. 'Look to it,' are the words, 'that thou make every part in accordance with the pattern shown thee on the mountain.')

Let us maintain the confession of our hope unshaken, for he who has given us his promise will not fail us.

for they could not bear to think of the command-- 'If even an animal touches the mountain, it is to be stoned to death;'