Gerhard and Walther

All saints have exercised themselves in all diligence in proclaiming God’s praise and in thanksgiving.—Johann Gerhard, Schola Pietatis III:366.

A person in whom the process of sanctification has begun regards the pleasures of the world as vanity. Therefore, he no longer conforms himself to the world. The pleasure he receives from God’s Word and edifying fellowship with zealous Christians is more dear to him.—C. F. W. Walther, God Grant It!, p. 669.