All things are now ready, come to the wedding

Little children, do not be fools. Do not think your farm or merchandise has more value than this wondrous invitation; do not despise this offer. And do not think you can attend this wedding in your own garments, falling into the folly of Adam and his wife who made themselves coverings of fig leaves. For such folly ends with weeping and gnashing of teeth. Rather, let this invitation sink into your ears and hearts; I, says the king, I have prepared my dinner. All things are now ready. Even the garment of baptismal regeneration. Be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Live your life by this faith, from this feast. For your invitation is not merely to be a guest at the heavenly wedding, but the Bride herself, clothed in white, by the blood and righteousness of Christ. Sermon for Michaelmas II.