To the Town council of Gottingen letter 2 - Martin Luther

TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF GOTTINGEN

Luther announces that the two preachers refuse to come. March 1, 1531.

To the wise Mayor and Council in Gottingen. Gracious sirs and good friends, grace and peace in Christ! I have had your form of church service printed, as you see. The reason for the Licentiate Basilius not coming you will gather from his letter. I do not come well out of this business in having raised the poor man’s hopes, and then having to leave him sitting. My simplicity, or rather folly, is to blame for not

first inquiring into all the circumstances. But it is not my first mistake, and will not be my last. God grant that henceforth you may first be sure of your cause, and above all unanimous, before embarking on a similar proceeding. I herewith commit you to God.

MARTIN LUTHER . (De Wette.)