This chapter resembles a sweet flute-like melody inserted between two fierce strains. It reminds us that in the midst of wrath God remembers mercy. . The stranger—whether pilgrim, emigrant or slave—was to be included in burnt-offerings and sacrifices; a prevision of the time when all holy souls shall be reckoned in the household of God, Eph. 2:19.

We have something better than the etotial fringe, in the ministry of the Holy Spirit, John 14: 26.