To the elector John Frederick letter 19 - Martin Luther

TO THE ELECTOR JOHN FREDERICK OF SAXONY Luther returns thanks for generous presents. November 8, 1545.

Grace and peace and my poor paternoster, Most Serene High-born Prince, most gracious Lord! Early this morning I received your Grace’s handsome present, viz. a half cart of Suptitzer, the same of Gornberger, four pitchers of Jena wine, in addition to three score carps and a hundredweight of pike — beautiful fish. It is far too much to send all at once. One of them would have been enough. Well, I render your Grace my most respectful thanks. Our Lord God will recompense your Highness. I do not know how to merit all the favors which your Grace daily so richly bestows upon me.

But I shall do the best I can, according to my poor ability. I herewith commit you to the dear God. Amen.

Your Grace’s obedient MARTIN LUTHER . (De Wette.)