To the Princes Jahann and Joachim of Anhalt - Martin Luther

TO THE PRINCES JOHANN AND JOACHIM OF ANHALT

Luther rejoiced in the accession of the Anhalt Princes to the Evangelical faith in 1532. He sent them

Hausmann as Court preacher. May or June 1532.

Grace and peace in the Lord, Most Serene High-born Princes and Gracious Lords. That pious man, Nicolas Hausmann, comes to your Highnesses as Court preacher. I humbly commend him to you. He is an excellent man of the highest character, and a faithful expounder of God’s Word, which he loves with his whole heart. May Christ cause him to bring forth much fruit.

Amen. I do not doubt you will cherish him. I commit you to God, and if my poor prayers are of any avail, they are ever offered on your Graces’ behalf.

MARTIN LUTHER . WITTENBERG. (Walch, 21. 1242.)