Gerhard and Walther

Christ, our treasure, is in heaven; let us then set our affections upon heavenly things, or meditate upon those things that are above.—Johann Gerhard, Sacred Meditation XXI

Let us then in faith embrace the cross of our Savior, and let nothing tear us away from it. Although death may come and the world may perish, the anchor of the cross will not break.—C. F. W. Walther, God Grant It!, p. 866.