I find this quote fascinating. It is from point number two in the introduction of The Great Work of the Gospel. The cross inspires worship in a way unmatched by any false religion. Here is the quote (from TGWOTG):
"The Cross is the greatest surprise of human history. None of the religions of the world could have even have thought of such a thing. Indeed even closest associates of Christ never saw it coming. None understood the plan of it. When one discovers the reason for it and the wisdom of it and the nature of it, one understands why Christianity is "Christ crucified" (1 Corinthians 1:23) It is not simply a code of ethics or a set of wise principles for living, like those provided by Benjamin Franklin or Confucius. It is God at work in human life through the cross.
The unique character of Christianity as a religion of music is evidence for this excellence. The cross inspires song. No other religion inspires such a burning passion to put words of praise to music. Hymns, gospel songs, oratorios, choruses pour out of the cross in every language and every ethnomusicological form in a never ending stream. Take the cross out of the mountain of music and you have a molehill. Such is the wonder of God's solution to our sin." [end quote]
May the glory of the cross of Jesus Christ inspire a song of freedom from guilt and devotion to a loving master who "despised the shame" and bore our sins on that tree (Heb. 12:2).
Reflect His glory!
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