Without the cross, man could have no connection with the Father. On it hangs our every hope. In view of it the Christian may advance with the steps of a conqueror; for from it streams the light of the Saviour's love. When the sinner reaches the cross, and looks up to the One who died to save him, he may rejoice with fullness of joy; for his sins are pardoned. Kneeling at the cross, he has reached the highest place to which man can attain. The light of the knowledge of the glory of God is revealed in the face of Jesus Christ; and the words of pardon are spoken: Live, O ye guilty sinners live. Your repentance is accepted; for I have found a ransom.

Uden korset kunne mennesket ingen forbindelse have med Faderen. Al vort håb hænger på det. Med det for øje kan den kristne gå frem med en sejrsherres skridt; for fra det strømmer lyset fra Frelserens kærlighed. Når synderen når til korset og ser op til ham, der døde for at frelse ham, kan han juble med fuld glæde; for hans synder er tilgivet. Idet han knæler foran korset, har han nået det højeste sted, et menneske kan nå. Lyset af Guds herligheds kundskab er åbenbaret i Jesu Kristi ansigt; og tilgivelsens ord bliver udtalt: Lev, I skyldige syndere, lev. Jeres anger er godtaget; for jeg har fundet en løsesum.