Gerhard and Walther

If we want to properly hallow the Name of God, then this also pertains to it: in danger and during times of persecution, we are to confess openly and boldly the heavenly teaching about the true knowledge of God so that also, through such, our confession praises God’s name, spreads forthis His glory, and that others may be brought to the knowledge of the true God.—Johann Gerhard, Schola Pietatis III:271.

Wherever the Gospel is preached, God absolves people and Christ’s righteousness is offered and delivered to them.—C. F. W. Walther, God Grant It!, p. 577.