James M. Sherwood, The Lamb in the Midst of the Throne: or, The History of the Cross (New York: Funk & Wagnalls, 1883), "Christ the Believer's Hope of Glory," pp. 378–379

Sin is never pardoned, was never pardoned, can never be pardoned, except on the ground of Christ’s death, making expiation. A rebel against supreme authority, and infinite love, has no possible ground to stand upon, exce…