Though the cross of Christ has been
beautified by the poet and artist,
the avid seeker after GOD is likely
to find it the same savage implement
of destruction it was in days of old.
The way of the cross is still the
pain-wracked path to spiritual power
and fruitfulness. So do not seek to
hide fom it. Do not accept an easier
way. Do not allow yourself to be
lulled to sleep in a comfortable
church, void of power and barren of
fruit. Do not paint the cross or
deck it with flowers. Take it for
what it is, and you will find it the
rugged way from death to life.
Let it slay you utterly!!

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Martin G. Smith