The latter had replied to Luther's letter of June 9, and Luther kindly replied to this.
From the Von Ludewig collection in Halle in Schütze, vol. II, p. 289 and in De Wette, vol. IV, p. 464 f.
To the well-disposed young man Christoph Rühel, his son who is exceedingly dear in Christ.
Our relative Ambrosius Reuter, who is united in Christ, has given me your very dear letter, and I am pleased that
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I am glad that you have been so pleasant and agreeable to me, since I have learned that my exhortation also seems useful and beneficial to you. This is what I sought and desired above all when I wrote, and I still desire it now, and I pray to the Lord that he may guide the course of your studies happily. I have not been able to write more now, because the messenger hurried to leave and I myself was busy writing. I beg you to interpret it for the best; more at another time. You should tell your father, the worthy man, that I will do my best to ensure that his wishes are fulfilled, and that in a short time. For since today a book 1) is completed, I will be freer. Greetings to your most excellent mother together with your brother and all your comrades. Christ be with you, Amen. Monday after Margaret [July 14] 1533.
Your Martin Luther, D.
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