Christ will graciously reimburse you for all this.
I pray for this with my whole heart.
Grace's humble servant, Luther praises his exposition of Amos, etc.
Amos, my esteemed and learned Far be it from me to suggest any alterations, for I cannot set up as a master in the divine writings.
I onlywish to be a learner in that school.
The friend to whom you entrusted its publication intentionally delayed it, fearingattacks from the printers. But it shall be printed,if he'lllisten to me.
Conference,of which you write, and to which you are summoned, you are right.Nothing good is likely to ensue from such a hole-and-corner coming togetherof the I beg of you not to appear, and, if you have not promisedto go, remain away.
At first we absolutelyrefused,but as this young Alexander so worried our Princes,we had to promise,but persisted it would result in no good,and only make matters worse.
But he stuck to his point,so we yielded ; if he would also invite some talented Papists, who could bear witness againstthese boasters and remarkable saints who are to be there
AlthoughI long to see you, I shall rather forgothe pleasure than enjoyit to the detriment of the cause.
Christ build you up to Pray for me, a sinner.
In September Zwingli,with the Greek professor in Zurich, started for Marburg, BUcer, Hedio,CEcolampadius,etc.,joining