For Christ, both God and man, must lay hold on us in order that there may be a union between Him and us.

And there is a difference between the essence of a Sacrament and its use.

As however the ancients say that in case of necessity any Christian lay person can administer the sacrament of baptism, so Luther says the same thing about absolution in case of necessity, where no priest is present.

Some had the custom of receiving the Eucharist daily, some twice a week, some on the Lord's day, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, some only on the Lord's Day.

The Gospel declares those who believe righteous and saved.

Thus first of all in His own person He sanctified, restored, and blessed human nature.

For Christ, both God and man, must lay hold on us in order that there may be a union between Him and us.