To Herzog Albrecht of Prussia letter 2 - Martin Luther

TO THE HERZOG ALBRECHT OF PRUSSIA

Luther introduces the son of an East Prussian Grand Ducal Counselor to the Herzog. Von Kunheim’s son, George, married Luther’s daughter, Margaretta, in 1555, and took her to East Prussia, where she and her children lie buried in her husband’s burying-ground of Muhlhausen, 12 miles from Konigsberg. May 2, 1545. Grace and peace in the Lord, Most Serene Highborn Prince! Albrecht von Kunheim has requested me to write to your Electoral Highness. Although I had nothing special to say, I seize this opportunity to do so in introducing Albrecht von Kunheim to you. Although I have nothing new to communicate I know your Grace has always great patience with my letters. One says the Turk is approaching, another that he will remain outside. But one thing is certain, neither Emperor, King, nor Princes make any preparations. The Emperor is beginning to persecute the gospel vehemently in the Netherlands. May God avert his wrath. Amen. The Bishop of Cologne remains steadfast by the grace of God. The Count Palatine Frederick has embraced the gospel with us, and the Electress has publicly partaken of the sacrament with us, this Easter, in both forms. To God be the praise and glory, and may He strengthen them all. Amen. The Papal monstrosity continues to mock the Emperor and empire with

the promise of a council, which has again been deferred till Michaelmas; but it is said in Ferrara that it will be a very long time till then, and for once these liars have spoken the truth, for a council is a thing they will never suffer to all eternity. I herewith commit you to the dear God. Amen. I also commend this von Kunheim to your Grace as a most superior young man, who was highly thought of in Wittenberg. Your Electoral Highness’s obedient

MARTIN LUTHER . (De Wette.)