To Count Albrecht of Mansfeld-Martin Luther
To Count Albrecht of Mansfeld – Martin Luther TO COUNT ALBRECHT OF MANSFELD Kostlin, in Luther’s Life, says that Luther and Melanchthon spent Christmas in the Castle of Mansfeld, but Luther had to hurry home on account of Melanchthon’s poor state of health. Luther preached in Halle on their way back. December 6, 1545. To […]
To King Christian of Denmark letter 2-Martin Luther
To King Christian of Denmark letter 2 – Martin Luther TO KING CHRISTIAN OF DENMARK Luther recommends a certain George Stur. November 26, 1545. Grace and peace in the Lord, and my poor paternoster, Most Serene Highborn Prince, most gracious King! Magister George Stur, a native of the principality of Schleswig, begged me to write […]
To the elector John Frederick letter 19-Martin Luther
To the elector John Frederick letter 19 – Martin Luther TO THE ELECTOR JOHN FREDERICK OF SAXONY Luther returns thanks for generous presents. November 8, 1545. Grace and peace and my poor paternoster, Most Serene High-born Prince, most gracious Lord! Early this morning I received your Grace’s handsome present, viz. a half cart of Suptitzer, […]
To the Town council of Torgau-Martin Luther
To the Town council of Torgau – Martin Luther TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF TORGAU Luther sends a petition on behalf of their pastor, Gabriel Zwilling. August 18, 1545. To the honored and wise citizens and Council of Torgau. My gracious lords and friends, grace and peace in the Lord! Your pastor, M. Gabriel, has […]
To Prince George of Anhalt -Martin Luther
To Prince George of Anhalt – Martin Luther TO PRINCE GEORGE OF ANHALT Letter of consolation. August 9, 1545. Grace and peace in Christ, who is our sole consolation and Savior! Most Serene High-born Prince — I have been informed of the serious accident which has befallen your Grace’s consort, for which I am deeply […]
To Someone unknown letter 4-Martin Luther
To Someone unknown letter 4 – Martin Luther TO SOME ONE UNKNOWN Caution against worrying over the doctrine of election. Luther ordained Prince George of Anhalt as Bishop of Merseburg on August 2, and preached there and at Halle, where his colleagues overtook him. August 8, 1545. My dear friend N. tells me that at […]
To Katherine,Luther’s wife letter 3-Martin Luther
To Katherine,Luther’s wife letter 3 – Martin Luther TO KATHERINE, LUTHER’S WIFE (FROM LEIPSIC) Luther writes asking his wife to sell his house, and retire to Zulsdorf. July 28, 1545. Grace and peace, dear Kathie! Hans will give you all the details of our journey; but as I am not yet sure whether I shall […]
To Nicolas von Amsdorf letter 26-Martin Luther
To Nicolas von Amsdorf letter 26 – Martin Luther TO NICOLAS AMSDORF Luther writes about a gathering of ecclesiastics at Trent and an embassy to the Sultan. July 17, 1545. Grace and peace in the Lord! I am not at all disquieted, most honored in Christ, at what has taken place. All say no attention […]
To John Lange letter 10-Martin Luther
To John Lange letter 10 – Martin Luther TO JOHN LANGE Luther writes respecting private engagements, and the partaking of the sacrament. July 14, 1545. My best beloved Lange, grace and peace in Christ! I am very much pleased with your views on private engagements, not only because you are on our side, but because […]
To Anton Lauterbach letter 8-Martin Luther
To Anton Lauterbach letter 8 – Martin Luther TO ANTON LAUTERBACH Luther desires him to inquire about a youth who was wooing his niece in Wittenberg. July 5, 1545. My beloved brother in the Lord, there is a certain youth here, my Anton, who calls himself Ernest Peuchter, from beyond Dresden. This individual has made […]