OH THERE ARE FEW IN THIS AGE THAT HAVE SEEN THE BEAUTY OF SUCH MEN IN HONOR OF GOD... This generation seeks men with words pleasing to their Flesh not Gods Glory Greatest of his family, the glory of his people, was SIMEON the priest, son of Jochanan,* In whose time the house of God was renovated, Like a star shining among the clouds, like the full moon at the festal season; Like sun shining upon the temple of the King, like a rainbow appearing in the cloudy sky; Like blossoms on the branches in springtime, like a lily by running waters; Like a green shoot on Lebanon in summer, like the fire of incense at sacrifice; Like a vessel of hammered gold, studded with all kinds of precious stones; Like a luxuriant olive tree heavy with fruit, a plant with branches abounding in oil; Wearing his glorious robes, and vested in sublime magnificence, As he ascended the glorious altar and lent majesty to the court of the sanctuary. When he received the portions from the priests while he stood before the sacrificial wood, His sons stood round him like a garland, like young cedars on Lebanon; And like poplars by the brook they surrounded him, all the sons of Aaron in their glory, With the offerings to the LORD in their hands, in the presence of the whole assembly of Israel. Once he had completed the service at the altar and arranged the sacrificial hearth for the Most High, And had stretched forth his hand for the cup, to offer blood of the grape, And poured it out at the foot of the altar, a sweet-smelling odor to God the Most High, Then the sons of Aaron would sound a blast, the priests, on their trumpets of beaten metal; A blast to resound mightily as a reminder before the Most High. All the people with one accord would fall with face to the ground In adoration before the Most High, before the Holy One of Israel. Then hymns would re-echo, and over the throng sweet strains of praise resound. All the people of the land would shout for joy, praying to the Merciful One, As the high priest completed the service at the altar by presenting to God the fitting sacrifice. Then coming down he would raise his hands over all the congregation of Israel; The blessing of the LORD would be upon his lips, the name of the LORD would be his glory. The people would again fall down to receive the blessing of the Most High. And now, bless the God of all,* who has done wonders on earth; Who fosters growth from the womb, fashioning it according to his will! May he grant you a wise heart and abide with you in all things...
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 16:41:26 +0000
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