Melanchthon reports that Granvella, who has not yet arrived, will negotiate peace even if he cannot reach an agreement. He complains about the presence of various opponents, from whom nothing can be hoped for the agreement, speaks of the unanimity of the Protestants among themselves, of the presence of Vergerius, and sends the confession of the Englishman Antonius (Barnes).
From a copy in Cod. Lips, ep. 90, published by Luntzius in Ephemerid. litter. Lips. anno 1809. Intelligenzblatt, No. 29, and in Corp. Ref., Vol. III, 1154. -Luther's reply to this letter was on November 24.
To the highly famous and valuable man, Mr. Martin Luther, Doctor of Theology, the restorer of the pure doctrine of the Gospel, his father.
Hail! So far we are waiting idly for 14 days for the arrival of Granvella, from whom, however, one can
1) In the text: filiis, if correct, by an oversight of Bugenhagen. because Lauterbach had only one child, the Elisabeth. The wife of the same was called Agnes. Cf. no. 2658. 2840. 2855. 2860.2891 2c.
says that he will be there shortly. His good will in this matter is particularly praised, and it is hoped that he will make an effort so that, even if concord cannot be established, peace will be negotiated. For what hope of concord can there be, if the voices of those of the Sorbonne and the supporters of Eck will have any validity? And many good men here already complain that such intriguers are murderers brought here. But we want to ask God to help us. By God's grace, there is still some harmony among us. During this idle time we have met several times and have talked amiably about the main articles, about justice and about the Lord's Supper. 2) Right and godly opinions were expressed with great unanimity. I believe that the efforts and will of those who are present are godly. I will write about the meeting with the opponents after the trial has begun. I am afraid that there will be a wide-ranging quarrel if the prefaces of the papal legate do not give the opportunity to break off the matter. Vergerius is also present, whom Jakob Sturm recently plagued with very witty mockery at the noon banquet with those of Jülich by rebuking the cruelty that is now being exercised against our people. Farewell. November 14.
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