In these shepherds we have an example of faith, who were not offended by the least form, but freely confessed before men what had happened to them, praising and glorifying God; which are the right fruits of faith.
2 But since the evangelist says that Mary kept and moved all these words
*This summa is by Bugenhagen. D. Red.
in their heart, we are shown a holy contemplation and a burning fervent faith in the heart.
3 Here we may also see how this night was not hidden from both angels and men. We also do not doubt that the wise men in the exit saw the star at the same time, so that the people of God would now be gathered to one Christ, the angels, the Jews and the Gentiles.