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 1534 LETTERS OF MARTIN LUTHER 299 earthly comfort is of any avail unless it promote this, as David says in the 57th Psalm, " Awake up, my glory ; awake, psaltery and harp." And all the saints made them- selves joyful with psalms and violin-playing. Therefore, I rejoice that Herr Nicolas Hausmann comes to you now, for he will gladden your heart with Christian converse, singing, and cheerful intercourse. I pray for your Grace's salvation and happiness, and that they may tend to the restoration of your health and the overthrow of the tempter. Amen. I shall also come myself, although I lie down and die by the way, when I can tear myself free from the fangs of the printers. I commit your Grace to God. Amen. (De Wette.) MaRTIN LuTHER. CCCXI To Katherine Luther Luther visited the Elector, from whom he got a warm welcome at Torgau. They talked of many lands and times, till they should reach the better land. July 29, 1534. Grace and peace, dear Kathie ! I do not know what to write you, for Herr Philip and the others are returning home. I must remain longer here on account of the pious Prince. You must wonder how long I am likely to stay, or rather how long you will get quit of me. I fancy Franciscus will set me free, even as I have set him free, but not so speedily. Yesterday I had to take a nasty drink, and I do not like what is not good. I keep thinking what good wine and beer I have at home, as well as a beautiful wife, or shall I say lord } And you would do well to send me over my whole cellar of wine and a bottle of thy beer, or else I shall not be back before the new beer is ready. I herewith commit you to God along with our young folks and all the servants. Amen. Thy loving Martin Luther. (Torgau.)