To Nicolas von Amsdorf letter 6 - Martin Luther

TO NICOLAS VON AMSDORF

At Diet of Speyer the Elector and Princes protested against the Edict against the Lutherans, hence the word Protestant. March 29, 1529.

Grace and peace! I am pleased that you proved Stein thus, and have found neither him nor others wanting. Now that I have a pretext I shall write, and earnestly exhort them to promote learning. Go on as you are doing, and help the good work as much as you can. The bridegroom Bruno has asked me to invite you to his wedding on Thursday. The bride (Gersa von Krosse) will come to my house on Tuesday, or rather to my wife’s. So arm yourself, not with sword of steel, but with gold and silver, FA11 for you shall not escape without a present. No news from Speyer, but you hear everything. Farewell in Christ. Pray for me. MARTIN LUTHER .