Rev. J. W. Pitchford, M.A., The Redeeming Love of God (London: James Nisbet & Co., 1872), Chapter III, "The Precious Love of Christ," p. 52

By His death man can now approach God. By the blood of Jesus a new and living way has been consecrated for us, by which we may draw near to the Father. Thus, it would appear, that in manifesting His love to man by His li…