The competitors in the ancient games, after they had submitted to self-denial and rigid discipline, were not even then sure of the victory. The prize could be awarded to but one. Some might put forth the utmost effort to obtain this crowning honor, but, as they reached forth the hand to secure it, another, an instant before them, might grasp the coveted treasure. Such is not the case in the Christian warfare. Those who comply with the conditions are not to be disappointed at the end of the race. They all may gain the prize, and win and wear the crown of immortal glory. {LP 165.3}

Konkurrenterne i de gamle dages lege, var endog ikke ikke sikret sejren, efter at de havde underlagt sig selvfornægtelse, og hårdnakket disciplin. Der kunne kun tilstås een pris. Nogle måtte anstrenge sig til det yderste, for at få denne kronene ære, men idet de rakte hånden ud for at få den, fik en anden, et lille øjeblik før dem, den eftertragtede skat. Sådan er det ikke i den kristne krigsførelse. Dem der går ind på betingelserne skuffes ikke ved væddeløbets afslutning. De kan alle opnå prisen, og vinde og bære evighedens krone.