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111 The Tabernacle of the tabernacle, we quote some striking paragraphs from the pen of the late Reverend I. M. Haldeman, D.D.: "The pin or nail is a symbol of our Lord. He is called a Nail-'A nail in a sure place.' This is set forth in a remarkable Scripture in Isaiah 22: 20-2 5. The Lord speaks of a certain Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, as His servant. He says He will commit His government unto him. Then he makes this far-reaching promise: " 'And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open. And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a glorious throne to his father's house. And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house.' "After His death, His resurrection, and ascension into heaven, our Lord Jesus Christ applied this Scripture to Himself. In a letter which He sent through the Apostle John to the church in Philadelphia, a city in the province of Asia, He said, " 'He that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth .. .' (Rev. 3:7).'' Then Dr. Haldeman goes on to enlarge upon this Scripture, making clear that our Lord Himself is "the nail in a sure place," to whom this far-reaching prophecy refers. As such, He is the Prince of the house of David, and will one day take the throne of His father, David, and rule over the house of Jacob forever! (See Luke 1: 32, 33.) In verse 25 of this prophecy quoted from Isaiah 22 Dr. Haldeman cites further a significant reference to the Antichrist, who will pose as "the nail in a sure place," but will be a counterfeit from the devil himself. We know
The T abernaclt beautiful covering is symbolic of rest of heart. The work of Christ speaks peace to the guilty conscience· the Person of Christ speaks peace to the heart. We tha~k Him for His great salvation; we love Him for His glorious Person. If faith takes hold of these marvels now, "what shall it be when we see Him!" The ephod of the high priest was made of this same beautiful material. Herein we are reminded of the Chris- tian's adornment with the righteousness of Christ. "Aaron's robes of glory and beauty cost him nothing!" And our robes of righteousness are the free gift of God's grace! Wc are crucified with Christ, risen with Him, identified with Him in His death and resurrection, even as we shall reign with Him in glory forevermore. As we meditate upon the glories of Christ as seen in these beautiful hangings and linen curtains, our hearts re- echo the doxology of the aged John, who saw the risen Lord on the Isle of Patmos many centuries ago: "Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our si~s in his own blood, and hath made us a kingdom, priests (R. V.), unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." (Rev. 1: 5, 6). The Pins and Cords Pins of brass and cords of linen held the tabernacle and the outer court securely in place. These pins, or nails, were driven into the ground; the cords were fastened to them, and passed over the outer covering of badgers' skins, tying down the coverings of the tent, as well as holding in place the linen curtain in the outer court. (See Exod. 27:19; 35:18.) The word "pin" is also translated "nail" (Judges 4:21; 5:26); and "stake" (Isaiah 33:20; 54:2). For the typical teaching concerning the pins and cords
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