Angels , who arrive as messengers of Godâ 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 ) . 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 â `` 7 ) .