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The awakened conscience of the sixteenth century betook itself to “the righteousness of God.” There it found refuge, at once from condemnation and from impurity. Only by “righteousness” could it be pacified, and nothing less than that which is divine could meet the case. At the cross, this “righteousness” was found; human, yet divine: provided for man, and presented to him by God, for relief of conscience and justification of life. In one word, tetelestai “It is finished,” as on a heavenly resting place, weary souls sat down and were refreshed. The voice from the tree did not summon them to do, but to be satisfied with what was done. Millions of bruised consciences there found healing and peace