[While the following sermon may be adapted to the usual solo style of the parish parson, it could also be used in the more dramatic form. The copy indicates a role for seven resonant voices, strategically placed at various locations in the church, not visible to the congregation. The lines should be carefully rehearsed so that they are spoken with effective accent, and in a manner that flows with the body of the sermon.]

If Jesus Christ had won his case, he would have lost the world. He lost his case and won the world.

(First voice) "It was the will of the Lord to bruise him; he has put him to grief."

In the struggle, agony, and blood sweat of Gethsemane he begged for clemency and pleaded for relief.

(Second voice) "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not…