About the writing against Tulrich (see No. 2870), against whom Menius also wrote a book.
From the former Gudic collection in Schütze, Vol. I, p. 182 and in De Wette, Vol. V, p. 426.
Grace and peace! I have received your book against that Tulrich 2), my dear Justus, and it will be put into print,
1) Inserted by us to give meaning. The brackets around the words: quod Deus non sinit sinit have we
omitted, because they are only placed to emphasize these words. - Walch offers meaninglessly: "and even if you can do nothing else (which God wants to prevent), you still have" etc.
2) Johann Lening, pastor in Melsingen, had published a "Dialogus" under the pseudonym Huldrichus Neobulus to the landgrave for protection, Margarethen [von der Sala] for love and the Wittenbergers for protection, in which he defends bigamy.
but mine is already in progress, 3) yours will follow later. I have not yet been able to read it through. I could hardly be persuaded to write, so much was I disgusted by this exceedingly bad person, who brings out such inconsistent, foolish and void reasons of proof (cacantis). I am told that the author is that Carthusian monster, the pastor at Melsingen. But I easily believe that all these gods have gathered their most beautiful gifts to this Pandora 4). For Bucer is stinking enough of the "Regensburg actions" for himself. Master Grickel continues, as he is then given over to Satan to stir up spite against us, and his lips have their salad. Christ keep us grateful and constant in his holy word, Amen. More at another time. Give my regards to Frederick [Mecum] (I have not had time (to write to him]), and pray for us. Tuesday after Erhard ]Jan. 10] 1542. Martin Luther.
No. 2875.