Wondrous cross...Wondrous Love! When I survey the wondrous cross
where the young Prince of Glory died,*
Have you ever noticed how many “crosses” surround us on daily basis. No…Not necessarily the ones that are intentionally and overtly Christian symbols. Windowpanes, intersections, telephone poles… As we enter into Holy week, the cross stands at the center. It is no small thing to take time to contemplate (survey) the cross. To meditate on the Prince of Glory who died to take away the sins of the world. What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss
to lay aside his crown for my soul** Take time to soak in the wondrous love that God shows for us in in “that Christ died for us while we were still sinners.” (Romans 5:8) It is all too easy to forget that Christ endured the cross for us, out of love for us! So take time…and survey…look for the cross this week. The wondrous cross! Blessings,
Matthew+ Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen. (BCP p. 101) *The wondrous cross (Isaac Watts (1674 –1748)
**What wondrous love is this (American Folk Hymn) | 
