At the end of his lectures in 1531, Luther uttered a brief prayer and then
dictated two Scriptural texts, which we shall inscribe at the end of these
introductory remarks:

"The Lord who has given us power to teach and to hear, let Him also give
us the power to serve and to do."

LUKE 2

Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace,
Good will to men.


ISAIAH 40

The Word of our God shall stand forever.


THEODORE GRAEBNER
St. Louis, Missouri



FROM LUTHER'S INTRODUCTION, 1538


In my heart reigns this one article, faith in my dear Lord Christ,
the beginning, middle and end of whatever spiritual and divine
thoughts I may have, whether by day or by night.