wrote telJing me that our Philip drew up, was read by ImperialMajesty and the Emperor's palace. The Anhalt, the towns of Nurnberg and ReUtlingen, etc., all signed the Imperialparty is now debatingwhether they shall answer it or not.
Many bishopswish peace, and pay no attention to Eck's and his friends' proposals.
One bishopsaid at a privategathering, *' It is only the truth " we cannot deny that."
Archbishop of Mayence is much praisedfor his love of peace Philip,whom he invited to dine with him in an easy way, that he could not deny the articlesof the bread and wine in the sacrament, the marriage of the priests, etc.
And we hear that no one at the Diet was kinder and more moderate than the Emperor, who entertained our princes sumptuously and paid them every attention.
Philip writes, one cannot express the great love every one feels towards the God grant that, as the first Emperor was the worst of Emperors, this last may be the best.
Let us only go on praying. For the power of our prayers is beingmanifestlydisplayed at present.
Cordatus and the others this,for it is their due.
The readingof the Confession.
You have here,my dear Cordatus, a livingand a dead letter,viz. Horning'sand my letter to your Bishop,^from which you will learn all I know about Jonas was present during the two hours' readingof the Confession,and watched its effect upon the countenances of those present, the details of which he has promisedto giveme verbally.
The enemies tried to prevent the Emperor accepting it and havingit read.
Of course it was not read before the populace; this they were determined to prevent, and did prevent ; but it was afterwards read before the States of the Empire.
I rejoice to have lived to see the day when Christ was proclaimedby so many dear confessors, in such a distinguished assembly,throughthe readingof this gloriousConfession, thus verifyingthe words of Scripture,
I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings." Yes, and what follows will also be fulfilled, ''and will not be ashamed."
For whosoever shall confess Me before men," says " him also will I confess before My Father which is in heaven."
Of other matters you will have heard, for an account of the Emperor'sgrandentry into Augsburg has been printed.
(Ps.Ixii.).The whole world proclaimsthe fact.
So pray on, particularly for the dear young Emperor, so loved by both ; and do not forget our graciousElector and patient cross-bearer, and our
Philip,who burdens himself with all sorts of cares.
I am called,you may relyon me sendingfor you.
Luther thinks peace will ensue throughthe J^iiy9" 1530Grace and peace in Christ !
We have received many letters from you, dear Jonas,and this is our sixth after our longsilence.
Your letters are a great pleasure to us.
Things are now being put on a proper basis,and we expect a satisfactory conclusion,while the enemy dreads the opposite. There can never be entire unanimityin