To Michael Stiefel letter 2 - Martin Luther

TO MICHAEL STIEFEL

Luther rejoices in his friend’s happiness. November 1528.

Grace and peace! I am delighted, dear Michael, that you are so pleased with your wife and her children, and that she loves you. May God maintain this unity! Will you say to the overseer that it is impossible for me to come to his marriage, as I have not a free hour that day. I expected we would have been in Schweritz then, and could sacrifice half a day in his honor, but the business connected with the church visitation has increased so enormously that all our plans have been upset. So please apologize for me.

Greet your Eve with the olive branches committed to your care. The evening I got your letter. MARTIN LUTHER .