The more we think of the Cross (we came to it as sinners needing it, but as Christians, reconciled to God, we can sit down and contemplate it), the more we see it is unique in the history of time. Divine glory, man’s sin, Satan’s evil, God’s power and love and righteousness, all were brought out and met there. Accordingly it is the immutable foundation of man’s blessing, and of everything that is good in heaven and earth. Then, when our souls are reconciled, we look at Him and learn of Him:"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart:and ye shall find rest." The Lord saw that the world had given Him up; there was no rest upon the earth. The Son of Man not only had no place to lay His head, but no place on earth to rest His heart any more than Noah’s dove found rest for the sole of her feet. "I looked for some to take pity, but there was none" (Psa. 69:20). Yet feeling this, it is just there He says, "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke . . . and ye shall find rest unto your souls" (Matt. 11:28,29).

FRAGMENT "But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world" (Gal. 6:14).