Doug1021, Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>Terrible stake of execution,
\nBlessed compass and signpost<\/p>\n
Terrible thorn of the curse,
\nBlessed tree of life<\/p>\n
Terrible wonder of angels,
\nBlessed routing of demons<\/p>\n
Terrible burden of the servant,
\nBlessed announcement of the king<\/p>\n
Terrible bitter draught,
\nBlessed wood that sweetens foul waters<\/p>\n
Terrible nails and spear,
\nBlessed ark and olive branch<\/p>\n
Terrible scandal of offense,
\nBlessed road to salvation<\/p>\n
Terrible scorn and humiliation,
\nBlessed hope of victory<\/p>\n
Terrible folly of men,
\nBlessed wisdom of God<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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