To Philip Melanchthon letter 11 - Martin Luther

TO PHILIP MELANCHTHON

Luther again blames his friends for not writing. June 11, 1530.

Grace and peace! I now see that you have all entered into a compact to torture us by your silence. But I herewith announce that we shall now vie with you in your silence, although possibly that will not disturb you. I must praise the Wittenberg people, who, although as busy as you, have written thrice before you sluggards wrote once. I have received letters of condolence from every quarter, on my father’s death. If you wish, you can hear the particulars from Michael Coelin’s letter. I lay down the pen, so that my constant writing may not drive you into a more persistent silence. Greet our people. The grace of God be with you! Amen. My wife writes that the Elbe is dry, for no rain has fallen. Much water, many adventures.

Farewell. MARTIN LUTHER .