"Takethe Levitesfrom amongthe sonsof Israeland cleansethem.
"My sons,do not be negligentnow,for the LORDhas chosenyou to standbeforeHim, to ministerto Him, and to be His ministersand burnincense."
He saidto the people,"Be readyfor the thirdday;do not goneara woman."
Depart,depart,goout from there,Touchnothingunclean;Goout of the midstof her, purifyyourselves, You who carrythe vesselsof the LORD.
and the priestwho pronounceshim cleanshall presentthe manto be cleansedand the aforesaid beforethe LORDat the doorwayof the tentof meeting.
"He will sitas a smelterand purifierof silver,and He will purifythe sonsof Leviand refinethem like goldand silver,so that they may presentto the LORDofferingsin righteousness.
"Bringthe tribeof Levinearand setthem beforeAaronthe priest,that they may servehim.
Again the LORDspoketo Moses,saying,
Therefore,havingthesepromises,beloved,let us cleanseourselvesfrom alldefilementof fleshand spirit,perfectingholinessin the fearof God.
At that timethe LORDsetapartthe tribeof Levito carrythe arkof the covenantof the LORD,to standbeforethe LORDto serveHim and to blessin His nameuntilthisday.
Drawnearto Godand He will draw nearto you. Cleanseyour hands,you sinners;and purifyyour hearts,you double-minded.
