To Edward, Bishop of Hereford,in England - Martin Luther

TO EDWARD, BISHOP OF HEREFORD, IN ENGLAND

Peace being in prospect between Charles V. and Francis, Henry VIII. wished to unite with the German Protestants, so, at his request, the Elector sent Burkhardt and Myconius of Gotha to London, where they were warmly welcomed by the King.

May 12, 1538.

Grace and peace in the Lord! As our good friends and ambassadors were being dispatched on a journey

to your exalted King, I could not refrain from giving them letters to you, not wishing to appear forgetful in your eyes; for, besides having had the pleasure of making your acquaintance when in Wittenberg, you have since then done me a great service in giving me counsel regarding my enemy Calculus, a kindness which I can never forget. We often talk of you, especially as, with so many changes in your kingdom, you either cannot write, or the letters have gone astray, with which possibility we try to console ourselves, for we feared that this persistent silence was a sign of something having happened to retard the progress of the gospel; for, some actually assert that your King, led astray by Papal wiles, meditates a reconciliation with the Pope. Between hope and fear, we have been praying that Satan might be crushed under your feet. As yet we are ignorant of the state of the gospel among you. But we hope, with the return of our embassy, to receive a joyful evangelium and to hear a veritable gospel of your English Church. Regarding the position of Church and State in our Germany, you can hear all the details from our people. May the Lord Jesus endue you with more of His gifts and grace, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.

My Kathie sends her greetings to your Eminence. May you prosper in Christ, and accept my respectful compliments. MARTIN LUTHER . (Schutze.)

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