On a huge cross by the side of an Italian highway hung a hideous caricature of the Beloved of our souls, who poured out His life for our redemption. Out of reverence to the living Savior we turned aside, disgusted from the revolting image, but not until we had espied the words, “Spes Unica” in capitals over its head. Here was truth emblazoned on an idoL Yes, indeed, Jesus our once crucified, but now exalted Lord, is the sole and only hope of man. The cross bears the Spes Unica to our soul.—SPURGEON.
