Angels , who arrive as messengers of divine mercy , declare at the end of Act V : `` He who strives on and lives to strive \ / Can earn redemption still '' ( V , 11936-7 ) .
Angels , who arrive as messengers of God 's mercy , say at the end of Act 5 : `` He who strives on and lives to strive \ / Can earn redemption still '' ( i.e. anyone who tries hard in life can still be saved ) .