Luther thanks them for the honor they have shown to Hier. Weller in his hometown and commends him.
From Lämmel, Histor. Wellerinna, Leipzig 1700. 4th, p. 55, in De Wette, Vol. I V, p. 607 and in the Erl. Ausg., vol. 55, p. 93.
Grace and peace in Christ. Honorable, prudent, dear gentlemen and good friends! He Hieronymus Weller has told me what friendship and honor have befallen him with you, which I have heartily granted the good pious man, and have gladly heard, especially because he is your city child, and his honor is your honor. I also hope, as I have certainly reported, that you will show your favor and love for him, for he is a faithful, pious, quiet and learned man, and we are also working on him, and have brought it so far that he should now continue and become a doctor of theology, since we want to do and help freshly and faithfully; For it is evident that there is a lack of people to promote it, and yet things are done in such a way that one must have people, especially those who are to stand at the forefront and fight against the spirits of the mob, and are found wanting among all the ranks who consider such matters and infirmities or help to educate or keep people. And now is a golden time, in which one can well and abundantly, also easily educate learned and fine people; who knows how it will go afterwards. It says [2 Cor. 6, 2]: Tempore placito exaudivi te, et in die salutis adjuvi te. Therefore do well that you take it upon yourselves to help such people, in order to preserve the wretched poor gospel. May Christ our dear Lord strengthen and sustain you with His very best will, to the praise and glory of God the Father, Amen. Sunday after Barnabae [June 13] 1535. Martinas Luther, D.
No. 2136.