To Anton Lauterbach, Superintendent in Pirna - Martin Luther

TO ANTON LAUTERBACH, SUPERINTENDENT IN PIRNA The great indifference to the good cause at Dresden. March 3, 1540.

Grace and peace in Christ! I see clearly, my Anton, the astounding indifference which prevails at the Court of Dresden to the cause of God and man. Pride and greed seem to reign there. The old Prince can do little, and the young ones are powerless. May God Himself govern His churches till He finds good instruments to do it. There is nothing new here, except the mad pamphlet of Mezentius against the allied Princes. The Turk is making gigantic preparations, but we dine and amuse ourselves

nevertheless. The Emperor, Francis, and Ferdinand are banqueting in Flanders. One must pray that the day of God’s glorious appearing may soon dawn. Yea, come Lord Jesus! Amen. My Kathie has

recovered in the most marvelous manner from the jaws of death, and is now learning to walk. It is manifestly the work of God. She sends kind greetings to you and your Agnes and Elizabeth. Farewell, and pray for us, as we do for you.

MARTIN LUTHER . (Schutze.)