CROSSES 



' ' Let no one, then, be ashamed of these symbols of our salvation, 

 of these signsy — S. John Chrysostom, Homily Iv. 



'^HERE are many symbolical forms, whose outlines 

 

 suggested much pious meaning to our unlearned 

 ancestors, of which we, their posterity, have nearly 

 lost sight. Of these are monograms, crosses of varied 

 shapes, mathematical outlines, and natural objects. 



The meaning conveyed by the various forms most 

 useful for the present purpose, will now be explained 

 in as clear and as short a manner as possible. 

 Chiefest of all is the Cross : — 



"That holy Crosse, whence thy salvation came, 

 On which thy Saviour and thy sin did die." 



WOTTON. 



