Patrick Hamilton on the distinction between Law and Gospel

The law saith to the sinner. Pay thy debt; the Gospel saith, Christ hath paid it.

The law saith, Thou art a sinner, despair, thou shalt be damned; the Gospel saith, Thy sins are forgiven thee, be of good comfort, thou shalt be saved.

The law saith, Make amends for thy sins; the Gospel saith, Christ hath made it for thee.

The law saith, The Father of heaven is angry with thee; the Gospel saith, Christ hath pacified Him with His blood.

The law saith, Where is thy righteousness, goodness, and satisfaction? The Gospel saith, Christ is thy righteousness, goodness, and satisfaction.

The law saith, Thou art bound and obliged to me, to the devil, and to hell; the Gospel saith, Christ hath delivered thee from them all.

Patrick Hamilton, Scottish Lutheran theologian and martyr, sealed his testimony with his own blood on February 29, 1528 at St. Andrews, Scotland.