This shows that a shield called Jesus Christ brought the message. It was the shield that was Jesus. This is the secret of that alpha and omega spirit of Christ. If one could only see that spirit hidden behind different shields, one would be constantly in the vision of Christ.

• In the smile of the innocent child, there is Christ.
• In the warmth of the mother's heart for her child, Christ is hidden.
• In the unselfish, self-sacrificing love of the father, Christ shows himself.
• In the kindly attitude of a friend you can see the spirit of Christ.
• What is there which has beauty, tenderness, or gentleness which has not the spirit of Christ?