To Johann Walther , in Torgau - Martin Luther

TO JOHANN WALTHER, IN TORGAU

Walther was three weeks in Luther’s house helping to arrange the Church music, the Reformer himself composing the melodies for the German hymns, to Walther’s amazement. Luther said Virgil had

taught him this. December 21, Grace and peace! From this letter you will see, my Walther, that I answered your last, as I wished to offer you help and counsel. The messenger should have fetched this letter early in the morning, as you write, but how can I know where they spend the night, or run after them? It is their custom, when they have given the letters to my servants, to disappear, as if carried away by the wind, and they do not reappear. Therefore I write once more, as you request. I herewith commit you to God. Amen.

MARTIN LUTHER .