THE ONE LIFTED UP

" It is true that we are sinners;--but Christ has suffered

for us. It is true that we deserve death;--but Christ has died

for us. It is true that we are guilty debtors;--but Christ has

paid our debts with His own blood. This is the real Gospel!

This is the good news! On this let us lean while we live. To

this let us cling when we die. Christ has been "lifted up" on

the cross, and has thrown open the gates of heaven to all

believers."

                                                                          ... J. C. Ryle