[instrumental intro] [verse] All around the hem of the robe which was to be worn in performing the ministry—all this, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. For Aaron and his sons there were also woven tunics of fine linen; the turban of fine linen; the ornate skullcaps of fine linen; linen pants of fine linen twined; and sashes of variegated work made of fine linen twined and of violet, purple, and scarlet yarn, as the LORD had commanded Moses. The plate of the sacred diadem was made of pure gold and inscribed, as on a seal engraving: “Sacred to the LORD.” [chorus] For Aaron and his sons there were also woven tunics of fine linen; the turban of fine linen; the ornate skullcaps of fine linen; linen pants of fine linen twined [verse] Likewise, for the glorious adornment of Aaron’s sons you shall have tunics and sashes and skullcaps made, for glorious splendor. With these you shall clothe your brother Aaron and his sons. Anoint and install them, consecrating them as my priests. You must also make linen pants for them, to cover their naked flesh from their loins to their thighs. Aaron and his sons shall wear them whenever they go into the tent of meeting or approach the altar to minister in the sanctuary, lest they incur guilt and die. [chorus] You must also make linen pants for them, to cover their naked flesh from their loins to their thighs. [verse] Only in this way may Aaron enter the inner sanctuary. He shall bring a bull of the herd for a purification offering and a ram for a burnt offering. He shall wear the sacred linen tunic, with the linen pants underneath, gird himself with the linen sash and put on the linen turban. But since these vestments are sacred, he shall not put them on until he has first bathed his body in water. From the Israelite community he shall receive two male goats for a purification offering. [chorus] He shall wear the sacred linen tunic, with the linen pants underneath, gird himself with the linen sash and put on the linen turban. [verse] This is the ritual for the burnt offering—the burnt offering that is to remain on the hearth of the altar all night until the next morning, while the fire is kept burning on the altar. The priest, clothed in his linen robe and wearing linen pants underneath, shall take away the ashes to which the fire has reduced the burnt offering on the altar, and lay them at the side of the altar. Then, having taken off these garments and put on other garments, he shall carry the ashes to a clean place outside the camp. The fire on the altar is to be kept burning; it must not go out. [chorus] The priest, clothed in his linen robe and wearing linen pants underneath [instrumental outro] [end]
