Old Lutheran Quote of the Day

The true Samaritan came to us; He took on a true human nature, was beaten and wounded so that, in His divine and human nature, He can cure us by His healing remedy. He soothes our wounds with the oil of the holy Gospel; and, because of our remaining sins, He uses the bitter wine of the cross. He carries us upon His shoulders, leads us into the haven of the Church, and lets us be cared for and attended. And whatever is used by His servants to heal men's souls He will richly reward upon His return. May eternal praise and glory be to our faithful Physician! -- Johann Gerhard, Homily for Trinity XIII (Postilla, p. 148)