The Brazen Grate

And thou shalt make for it a grate of network of brass; and upon the net shalt thou make four brazen rings in the four corners thereof. And thou shalt put it under the compass of the altar beneath, that the net May be even to the midst of the altar, ver. 4, 5.) This brazen grate ‘was fixed by the brazen rings in the center of the altar, half way; or one and a half cubits from the bottom; and thus on a level with the mercy seat. Sweet and significant fact This grate of brass formed the support for the fuel and the sacrifices, and sets forth, in the internal experience of Jesus in his sufferings, the strength of endurance within. It is thus expressed by the psalmist: “In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.” (Psalms 138: 3