The Materials of the Pillars

The pillars are of shittim wood, as pointing to the human agency employed. But they are overlaid with gold, for it is by the grace of God that this ministry is fulfilled.
Their hooks are of gold, for those employed are divinely capacitated to lay hold on and to exhibit the truth of Christ, so as to lead the soul into fellowship with those gathered in his name.
Their chapiters also, and their fillets or suspending rods, are of gold, significant of the Divine glory which crowns, and the Divine grace which accompanies this service.
But their five sockets are of brass; for decision, strength, and firm standing are requisite in this presentation of Jesus. T. N.
(The Altar of Burnt Offering in the number for July.)