In the Weimar Archives, Reg. H, fol. 1122. From Chancellery hand, but with original signatures and Luther's small petschaft. Printed by Burkhardt, p. 435.
God's grace through His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ our Savior. Through
2) Gen. 6, 4: "giants". Niphlimi in De Wette is
probably a printing error.
Letters from the year 1543. No. 3073. 3074.
louboutin etc.! E. ch. F. G., we respectfully submit our slight and simple concern in the highly important matter, concerning the Braunschweig action, which truly needs more than human prudence. Therefore we do not write much, besides that E. ch. F. G. see how difficult it is to advise where so many disparate, uncertain people are to act and lead a matter. Therefore we ask, E. ch. F. G. may graciously understand this short writing.
But that God would take care of His churches and care for us, He has clearly indicated that the Son of God has taken on human nature, so that He may testify that He greatly respects and loves man. With these: With this consolation we should strengthen ourselves and in this faith ask God for help. May He grant E. ch. F. G. graciously protect, govern and preserve us at all times. Date Wittenberg, 20 Decembris Anno 1543.
E. ch. F. G. subservient servants Martinus Luther, D.
Johannes Bugenhagen, Pomer, D. Philippus Melanthon.
No. 3074.