Gerhard and Walther

The apostle tells us in one word what constitutes true preparation: “Let a man examine himself,” he says, “and so let him eat of that bread” (1 Cor. xi.28). But as every holy examination must be made according to the rule of Holy Scripture, so it is in this case, which Paul requires. Let us consider then, first of all, our human weakness and imperfection.—Johann Gerhard, Sacred Meditation XX

But whoever is at peace with God through faith is already now blessed in God and already enjoying the peace that surpasses all understanding, a peace this world cannot give to anyone. His heart is full of comfort and hope. And when he dies, God will open to him the mansions of eternal peace and let him enter to perfect glory and blessedness forever.—C. F. W. Walther, God Grant It!, pp. 853, 854.