Church postils and the German translation of the Bible.
7, and preachedagainst image-breaking, etc.
Luther informs him why he was about to leave his Patmos.
I have received all,my Spalatin, even the packet,althoughrather late.
It is not because of the Zwickau prophets I have come, nor will they influence me in the least.
I do not wish our people to put them in prison.
Rumours have been set afloat as to the Eulenbergers regardinginnovations in the I was so angry that I determined to go to Wittenbergand see for myself,but I am dailyhearingfar more importantthings.
Therefore,if God will,I shall soon return, if not to Wittenberg,certainly elsewhere,or wander about.
Prince to be anxious about me, althoughI wish he had my faith, or If so, doubtless he would, without bloodshed, extinguishthe smoking firebrands.
The unhappy Herzog George acts in this matter, even as He who is terrible in His judgments towards the children of men has determined.
He cannot see that his rancour againstthis party is pure hatred.
Lord have mercy on him, if he be worthy of it.
Prince does not soil his hands with the blood of the Zwickau prophets. Farewell,and pray for me.
Neither the Bishop's nor Capito'sletters pleaseme, because of their duplicity.I have written to I know his spirit.I grieveover the destruction of the I became surety for their preservation.
(Walch, V. xi.,Appendix 104.) Luther admonishes the Elector to steadfastness and patience.
Frederick, in my own hand.
Grace and prosperityfrom Father to the new relic !
Such is my greetingto you, most graciouslord, instead of sendingyou my sympathy.
Electoral Highness has for long been tryingto procure sacred relics from all lands,but God has now grantedyour desire,and without money or trouble has furnished you with a cross, fullyequippedwith nails, spears, and scourges.
I repeat,prosperity from God to the new relic.
Highnessfear,but stretch out your arms cheerfully, and let the nails be firmlyinserted ; nay, givethanks and be joyful, for thus must it be with all who love
" they must put up with the rage of Annas and Caiaphas, and remember that Judas, too, was an apostle,and Satan appeared among the children of God.
Grace must onlybe wise and prudent,and not judge accordingto human wisdom, nor with respect of persons.
And above all,do not despair, for Satan has not accomplishedwhat he meant to do.
Grace would only believe a fool like me I am too well acquainted with such like assaults of Satan to fear them, and that vexes him greatly. As yet it is all pretence.
Let the world raise a hue and cry, let those who fall, fall St. Peter and the apostles " theywill reappear on the third day when
Christ rises from the dead. vi. must be fulfilledin us, " As chastened and not killed."
Electoral Highnesswill take this