When the devil throws our sins up to us and declares that we have earned death and hell, we ought to speak in this way. I admit that death and hell is what my sins have earned. What of it? Does this mean that I am condemned and shall be sentenced to eternal damnation? By no means. For I know one who suffered and made atonement for me. His name is Jesus Christ, the son of God. Where he is, there shall I be also. Martin Luther. Troubled souls, why will you scatter? Like a crowd of frightened sheep. Foolish hearts, why will you wander? From a love so true and deep. There is welcome for the sinner and more graces for the good. There is mercy with the savior. There is healing in his blood. Frederick William Faber.

Now, may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful. He will surely do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24.