To Nicolas von Amsdorf letter 20 - Martin Luther

TO NICOLAS AMSDORF Journey deferred.

June 4, 1544.

Grace and peace in the Lord! I was resolved to be in Leipsic today, whence I would have written regarding the escort, as I never dreamed of being sent to Dibon. I purposed travelling to Leipsic in one day. If my letter which Dr.

Bruck handed to the Prince’s messenger has not arrived, I must inform you that the Prince himself will be in Zeitz in fifteen days, when Dr. Bruck and I shall meet you.

Dr. Bruck has told me this by the Prince’s desire, so we must obey him, else the Prince might fancy we slighted his wishes. I hope this may hasten rather than delay my journey, so you must have patience. Dr. Bruck thinks it unsafe to travel at present, as the peasants are again seized with a fresh paroxysm of rage against the Prince, and it is feared they intend assaulting him, so we must not tempt God. May Christ prosper our meeting. Farewell. Late on evening I received your letter.

MARTIN LUTHER . (Walch, 5:21. 1625.)