Leviticus 24:1-2

Reader! do not overlook in those verses the account which is given of the lamps always burning. Doth not this represent to us the unceasing light which is kept up by the HOLY SPIRIT in his churches; by the spirit of judgment and by the spirit of burning. Isaiah 4:4. The Reader will not forget, what was said on this same subject in Exodus 27:20. And let us further observe, on these verses, that the oil which was ordered for this use was to be pure. Yes! Everything that is typical of the HOLY GHOST's divine agency, must be pure, as he is pure. And it is not an object of small moment further to observe on those verses, that the children of Israel were to provide the oil, and Aaron to apply it. Means of grace are with us; but JESUS, our great High Priest can only make them subservient to the purpose intended. Ordinances are precious things, but if the LORD of ordinances be not in them, the lamp of grace will not burn. Dear LORD! I would say for myself and Reader, do thou keep alive thine own work in my heart, that in times of languishing, and a decay of spiritual ministry, or ordinances, the HOLY GHOST may sweetly convey to my soul his holy oil of grace. See Zechariah 4:2.