(Regest.)
Draco reports that he has been called to Memmingen as a preacher by Syndicus Maurer, asks Luther for instructions on what to do about it, and inquires about taking over the correction from the prophets.
In the Fortgesetzten Sammlung, 1741, p. 634. The above regest in Burkhardt, p. 220.
1) "Of Matrimonial Matters." St. Louis Edition, Vol. X, 754.
No. 2027.
To Augustin Himmel, pastor in Colditz.
About the employment of Antonius Lauterbach in Leisnig.
From the Kraft Collection at Husum in Schütze, Vol. III, p. 241 and in De Wette-Seidemann, Vol. VI, p. 147.
To the brother to be highly honored in Christ, M. Augustin 3) Himmel (Coelo), the faithful pastor at Colditz.
Grace and peace! A kind of dispute has arisen concerning the diaconate at Leisnig; but since D. Jonas is absent and the whole matter is not known to us, we thought that it could be settled in this way. We, I and Philip, ask you to deal with your Ambrosius so that he keeps the diaconate at Colditz. For we think that you do not dislike the man, and he may indicate to the pastor of Leisnig or to the council that he will remain in Colditz, so that, when he has done so, Anthony 4) will be chosen by the people of Leisnig. This is done because his parents sold their house in Freiberg in this hope and decided to move to Leisnig. One must take the good people into consideration and show them some kindness because they have decided at this time to go into exile from their homeland for the sake of the teaching of the Gospel. We know of your affability, therefore we hope that you will gladly take over this matter and diligently carry it out, and that Ambrosius will cede the diaconate at Leisnig to Antonius. If Ambrosius demands a somewhat more lucrative position, we will gladly help him in this on occasion. I ask you especially to carry out this matter in order to
2) Seidemann places this letter in the year 1533 because of a letter from Melanchthon of that year to Spalatin, Corp. Ref., Vol. II, 696, in which Melanchthon asks for the Colditz Diaconus Ambrosius, who, aged, had already yielded twice to the wishes of the visitators and had renounced positions he could have had, but now wished to be transferred to Werschen.
3) The baptismal name of Heaven was Henry; Augustine his monastic name. See St. Louis edition, vol. XXII, 957 f. Table Talks, cap. 30, §14.
4) Lauterbach.
Letters from 1534. no. 2027. 2028. 2029.
For the sake of these very good people who leave the best land and go into exile for the sake of the gospel of Christ. Be well. Yours, Mart. Luther.
No. 2028.