To Herhardt Xantis - Martin Luther

TO GERHARDT XANTIS

Luther expresses joy over his friends’ intercession for him, on account of the absence of his helpers in Jena.

September 2, I527.

To my honored brother in Christ, Gerhardt Xantis. Grace and peace! The other day I wrote to Montanus, and not to you. Now I write to you, and not to Montanus, for I perceive you are one heart and soul in the Lord. Therefore show him this letter, and thank him on my behalf for being so constantly remembered in prayer. All of us, and especially myself, stand much in need of such intercession, and I rejoice that such pious men feel so deeply interested in me. The Commentary upon Zechariah, which was half finished, has been delayed because of my health. The Prophets, which we had begun to translate into German, have again been obliged to hang their harps, through the dispersion of our colleagues by the plague. Let our Jacob know this, that he may pray more earnestly for us, that Christ, our Physician, may allay the fear, not so much of the frequent deaths, as of a most infectious disease, so that our people may again return and our work be resumed. It is Satan himself who has spread these evil reports and fears to impede the gospel, but Christ will, in answer to your prayers, tread him under our feet. God grant this. Our wives are full of joy, and thank you for your present, and good heart. Melanchthon unites in thanking you with me. The High School FA10 has

been removed to Jena. Pommer and his wife greet you warmly, and also mine. And I greet you warmly, and promise, with God’s help, to do what you prescribe. And yet one more greeting from my son.

I herewith commit you to God. MARTIN LUTHER .

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