For they that at present willingly hear and follow the word of the cross, shall not then be afraid of eternal condemnation.
The sign of the cross will be in heaven, when the Lord shall come to judge.
Then all the servants of the cross, who in their life time have conformed themselves to him that was crucified, shall come to Christ their judge with great confidence.
2. Why then art thou afraid to take up thy cross, which leads to a kingdom?
In the cross is salvation: in the cross is life: in the cross is protection from thy enemies.
In the cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness: in the cross is strength of mind: in the cross is joy of spirit.
In the cross is the height of virtue: in the cross is the perfection of sanctity.
There is no health of the soul, nor hope of eternal life, but in the cross.
Take up therefore thy cross and follow Jesus, and thou shalt go into life everlasting.