Martin Luther, To the Christians of Augsburg, letter of consolation in adversity for the sake of the Gospel, December 11, 1523: „Whoever does not want the cross must also lack the word. It is true that there is nothing lovelier in heaven and on earth than the word without the cross. But pleasure would not last long; for nature is not able to bear joy and pleasure for so long; as it is said: man can suffer all things without good days; and there must be strong legs to bear good days.“

To the Christians of Augsburg, letter of consolation in adversity for the sake of the Gospel, December 11, 1523 By … Mehr