Burned on the altar of incense in the Holy Place morning and evening. To burn the incense was an office held so honorable that no one was allowed to perform it twice, since it brought the offering priest nearer the divine presence in the Holy of Holies than any other priestly act, and carried with it the richest blessing from on high, which all ought to have a chance of thus obtaining. This is the first messenger of the New Dispensation. The altar of incense. This first celestial message at the dawning of the New Testament dispensation is one of cheer.
Thy prayer is heard.
The childless old priest had prayed for offspring. Shalt call his name John. Shall drink . . . No kind of intoxicant. In the spirit and power of Elijah.