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 By D. 'R. Perrin, 
 
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Preface. 
 
 HE first Christmas hymn sung by the heavenly host fore- 
 shadowed the Cross of Calvary, otherwise the chorus of 
 praise had not contained the words " on earth peace, 
 good will toward men." 
 
 The world has come to believe not less in Him of 
 Calvary than in the fact there was "born in the City of 
 David a Saviour which is Christ the Lord." 
 
 No one, unless prejudiced, can doubt these historical 
 facts. Infidels may declare them to be a myth, a delusive dream, 
 but nothing in human history is better authenticated. 
 
 We chant, each year, with our children the song of the angels, 
 and read anew the story of Bethlehem and Calvary without question- 
 ing the inspired record, 
 
 "Faith at the Cross" doubts not the Christ. Like Toplady's 
 "Rock of Ages" and Charles Wesley's "Jesus, Lover of my Soul," 
 it is a heart hymn, full of faith — the overflow of a soul filled with the 
 wonders of redeeming love. 
 
 Faith is personified. At first she is represented in an attitude of 
 wonderment, while beholding a rugged cross ; then of admiration and 
 worship; then as taking refuge in Him of Calvary; and finally as 
 clinging to the cross as her only refuge. 
 
 This illustrated poem is sent forth on its mission of love, suitable 
 as a present or Christmas offering, in the hope it may both please 
 and profit every lover of poetry and song. 
 
 THE AUTHOR. 
 
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FAITH AT THE CROSS. Concluded. 
 
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 Wrest - ling tor the souls He lov'd. 
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 To re - deem them by His blood.. 
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 I Come draw near, behold the Cross, 
 Emblem of the World's great loss, 
 Sinners ruin'd by the fall 
 Find In Christ their all In all; 
 To redeem them from all sin 
 That pure life was freely glv'n. 
 This the all availing plea. 
 Let me hide myself in Thee. 
 
 i Th' Cross of Jesus. Lovely now, 
 Wreath'd In glory here I bow; 
 Token of the Savior's love. 
 Falre.st pledge of heav'n above; 
 Now I'm drawn to Thy embrace. 
 And behold Thy wondrous grace, 
 In my hands I nothing bring, 
 Only to Thy Cross I Cling. 
 
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 5 Thou, my Prophet. Finest and King'. 
 Still to Thy dear cross I'll clingr- 
 Savd, united by Thy ^ace, 
 Soon shall I behold Thy face : 
 Much forg:iven. much 1 love. 
 Thus my treasure is above ; 
 So in ages yet to come. 
 Glad, I'll sing and praise at homt-. 
 
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