21 November 2009

Old Lutheran Quote of the Day

On Sundays a multitude of people assemble with great regularity to sing the praises of the Lord, to hear and meditate upon the Word, for use of the sacraments, for public prayers, for the gathering of alms, and for other exercises of piety....Moreover, solemn festivals about the chief benefits of Christ, and of the principal points of the heavenly doctrine are celebrated with great devotion and piety, with explanation of the doctrine, and with public praise of the benefits of God. -- Martin Chemnitz, *Examen* IV:436,7

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