To the Herzogin Elizabeth of Brunswick - Martin Luther

TO THE HERZOGIN ELIZABETH OF BRUNSWICK

Elizabeth was the daughter of Joachim I. of Brandenburg. She visited Luther with her mother, who had fled from her husband.

September 4, 1538.

Grace and peace in Christ, Most Serene High-born Princess, most gracious Lady! I and my dear Kathie thank your Grace for the cheese. The present is most welcome although it were much smaller, and proves that you are well inclined to God’s Holy Word. We pray that the Father of all mercies may,

through His dear Son, richly endow and maintain you with His Holy Spirit till the day of our everlasting redemption. We are ever your Grace’s devoted servants. Amen. I herewith send your Royal Highness some slips of mulberry and fig trees, the only rare things I have at present. Your Princely Highness’s obedient

MARTIN LUTHER . (De Wette.)