Calvin emphasized the importance of marriage and how life in this world for the laity is the center of sanctification and not monastic withdrawal or celibacy.
But before we continue his character arc I think it's useful to consider that of Eowyn, who perhaps best exemplifies Tolkien's sanctification of the pagans' noble virtues.
Fear the Lord and honor the priest and give him his portion as is commanded you, the first fruits, the guilt offering, the gift of the shoulders, the sacrifice of sanctification, and the first fruits of the holy things.