To Nicolas Hausmann letter 22 - Martin Luther

TO NICOLAS HAUSMANN

Luther mourns over the ingratitude of the Zwickau people. May 14, 1531.

Grace and peace! I write a few lines in the greatest haste, to beg you to come here as soon as you can. You would be the most welcome of guests. Do not distress yourself over your people’s ingratitude. I

am glad we have this opportunity of despising them. You must not resign your living, but under the pretext of visiting me leave them in order to see the issue of events. More by word of mouth. Do not worry your neighbors through your annoyance. It is not your fault. Meanwhile, rejoice in being reviled for the truth and blamed by these ungrateful people. The Lord be with you!

Greet Cordatus politely from me. MARTIN LUTHER . (Schutze.)