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 1536 LETTERS OF MARTIN LUTHER 331 without such knowledge nothing can be satisfactorily concluded. But they have already given way thus far that they will faithfully maintain and teach our Confession and Apology. Still, we have discussed article by article with them, so that no danger may lurk in corners and we may have a proper Concord. We shall send all this to your Grace, for as you are at one with us as to the Confession, therefore you will desire all the others to be present, or wish them to know how such a Concord is concluded. You will do your utmost with the preachers, so that old matters may not be raked up, thus scaring the timid away. I consider they are in earnest, and if not, the accepted apology will be their punishment. It is of no importance whether they condemn the Papal pro- cessions and ciborium, which we too have not retained. I commend you to God, and will shortly write again. Your Grace's obedient Martin Luther. (De Wettc.) CCCXLV To George Spalatin June 10, 1536. Grace and peace in Christ ! This K. Zimmermann, who has either been banished or fled, begs us to find a situation for him. But as poor people come here from all quarters, there is no vacant post, so he has begged for an introduction to you. I hereby warmly commend him, as he is a native of Altenburg. We have nothing new to relate, except that a terrible tragedy has taken place in England. About your Asmodi (house-devil) I shall write as soon as I can. Meantime may Christ enable you to bear with her patiently. Greet your dear wife, and tell her we think most kindly of her, and hope she will bear the motherly or rather step-motherly reproots patiently. Things will be sure to come right at last ; and those who have calumniated her will be covered with confusion. May you prosper in Christ with all who belong to you. Amen. Martin Luther. (Walch, 21. 1272.)