Numbers 1:47-54

The separation of the Levites had certainly some very important signification. Perhaps to manifest the distinguishing tokens of grace. And it is probable, that it meant to show, that as in profession the whole people of Israel were distinguished from all other nations; so in a special manner among Israel, there were some eminently set apart by the Lord. Lord, grant me those sweet, special, appropriate, and personal characters, by which, as the church of old, I may say, My beloved is mine and I am his. Song 1-8.