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that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His own most precious
blood!”
The mystery of the cross explains all other mysteries. In the light
that streams from Calvary the attributes of God which had filled us
with fear and awe appear beautiful and attractive. Mercy, tenderness,
and parental love are seen to blend with holiness, justice, and power.
While we behold the majesty of His throne, high and lifted up, we see
His character in its gracious manifestations, and comprehend, as never
before, the significance of that endearing title, “Our Father.”
It will be seen that He who is infinite in wisdom could devise no
plan for our salvation except the sacrifice of His Son. The compensation
for this sacrifice is the joy of peopling the earth with ransomed beings,
holy, happy, and immortal. The result of the Saviour’s conflict with the
powers of darkness is joy to the redeemed, redounding to the glory of
God throughout eternity. And such is the value of the soul that the Father
is satisfied with the price paid; and Christ Himself, beholding the fruits
of His great sacrifice, is satisfied.
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