“May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world!” Galatians 6:14
In the cross we see . . .
the rights of divine justice maintained;
designs of divine mercy revealed;
sin appearing exceedingly sinful;
law magnified and honored.
Since the law-breaker pardoned and delivered!
Because At the cross God and sinners meet–and a reconciliation takes place.
When here, man drops the weapons of rebellion–and God lays aside the sword of divine displeasure;
Satan’s works are destroyed–and the gates of paradise are opened;
the creditor is discharged, his every crime is atoned for–and everlasting righteousness is completed!
Therefore here, God is “just, and the justifier of the one who believes in Jesus.”
When At the cross . . .
mercy takes the throne.
Since justice guards her rights, and
holiness maintains her prerogative.
Therefore the sinner has hope, and
iniquity is forever atoned for!
Therefore At the cross . . .
Because we lose our fears, and obtain the sweetest comforts;
find paradise restored, and have a foretaste of glory.
Since Jehovah is revealed as the sinner’s friend;
death is destroyed as the believer’s foe.
Because Satan’s . . .
folly is published,
designs are frustrated, and
character is exposed to perpetual shame.
When At the cross . . .
all the truths of revelation center,
perfections of Deity unite.
Because the way to eternal life is opened!
Therefore The Cross of Jesus! May it be . . .
the emblem of my faith, and
subject of my song.
Because it is the antidote of my sorrows,
and the glory of my soul!
Therefore “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world!” Galatians 6:14