January 1, 1528. **)
Grace and peace. I had nothing to write, my dear Michael, but I had heard that you had been expelled and had now returned to your mistress 1). If this is the case, praise God for it; if not, praise God again. With me the entrance and lodging is open to you; if you cannot stay elsewhere, then you will live with me and accept what Christ will provide. In the meantime, be well, and tell your mistress in my and mine
1) Mrs. Dorothea Jörger at Tollet in Oestreich.
Käthe names for the donated garment great thanks. I would have written you several things if I did not have so much to write at this time of the Mass that there is not enough time. I am busy editing Zechariah, and at the same time I will have to fight with the sacramentalists. Ask Christ to give me grace to deal with Satan properly. In the same way, be well. I am sending you my booklet: Whether warriors live in a blessed state. Wittenberg, January 1. 1527 [1528].
Martin Luther.