Luther asks to send the writings prepared for M. Georg Rörer. About the sad condition of the margravine.
From the original printed in the library at Helmstädt in Bruns, Beiträge, p. 104 and in De Wette- Seidemann, vol. VI, p. 445.
To the highly respected man, Mr. Franz, Vice Chancellor of Saxony, his extremely dear godfather and friend.
Dear Mr. Vice Chancellor! You may see to it that you redeem your faith, hope and love, because D. Brück says that the writings for M. Georg Rörer have long been taken care of, but it is your fault that they are not sent to the so distressed, and one expects 2c. Therefore, show us mercy for the sake of God.
I am not writing anything about the most illustrious Lady Margravine, because I did not want to be the writer of such sad things. God have mercy on the very good and holy woman. And let us all pray for her. It is God's quite unfathomable counsel that He allows such things of Satan in our midst.
No. 2406.