Old Lutheran Quote of the Day

"Glory to God in the highest" they sang, because by the wilful transgression of His command our first parent sought to rob God of His glory. The birth of Christ brought true peace to men, who before this were enemies of God, were at war with their own consciences, and at variance among themselves. True peace was thus restored to earth, because he was overcome who had led us captive at his will. -- Johann Gerhard, *Sacred Meditations* XIV