The Great Niffer*
Of all wonders that ever were read in a printed book this is the first: Christ made an exchange; Christ would coss lives with you, and make a niffer. He never beguiled you, for He took shame, and gave you glory. He took the curse, and gave you the blessing, He took death, and gave you life. The fairest Candle that ever was lighted is blown out. The Head of the Church is dead, and the Lord of Life is laid down in the grave! No wonder that the sun, that did shew part of his labours, be shut down; because the great Sun of Righteousness was shut down in the grave, and a stone laid above Him. Good right have ye to Christ, accept of His niffer, and change with Him, and take His best blessing and purchased redemption.
—Samuel Rutherford, from Christ’s Love and Loveliness
*Scroll over the Scots words for a definition.
Other Cross Quotes
- Evening Sacrifice, Morning Offering, a quote from Augustine at Siris.
- Update: “[O]ne integrated work, centered on the cross….”, quoting Richard Phillips at Hiraeth.
- Update 2: Pam of a rustling of leaves… quotes John Owen on the active and passive obedience of Christ.
During this week in which Christians commemorate Christ’s death and resurrection, I plan to post daily quotes about Christ’s work on the cross. You are invited to join me. Just post a quote having to do with Christ’s death and/or resurrection and let me know about it in a comment here or by emailing me using the Contact link right below the header. I’ll link back to your post.
I think it’d be a wonderful thing to saturate our corner of the blogosphere and beyond with the good news of Christ’s death and resurrection.