This treatise on the Cross of Christ lists the benefits of the Atonement of Jesus in the lives of those who place their faith in Him and what he has done for them. The emphasis is found in these Scriptures: "FOR I DETERMINED NOT TO KNOW ANYTHING AMONG YOU, SAVE JESUS CHRIST, AND HIM CRUCIFIED." 1 Corinthians 2:2 "I AM CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST." Galatians 2:20 "GOD FORBID I SHOULD GLORY, SAVE IN THE CROSS OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST." Galatians 6:14. Edward Samuel writes in his preface: "This little work is not intended for the learned or wise of this world; but for the poor of Christ's flock, rich in faith, and heirs of a kingdom. It is for those who are brought up in the school of Christ, taught by His Spirit, feeling the plague of their heart, and knowing what a daily conflict is. It is for the doubting and fearing believer; the bruised reed and smoking flax. Such souls I hope, through Divine blessing, will find encouragement in perusing it. Herein will be found doctrine, experience, and precept; in a word, a brief summary of the whole gospel."