ABSTRACT
Writing to Luther for advice as to the proper course to pursue, his sovereign received the following answer: —
272 THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF MARTIN LUTHER
(WITTENBERG,) December 12,1530. Grace and peace in Christ. Most serene, highborn Prince, most gra-
cious Lord! M y dear friend, Chancellor Brtick, has spoken privately to me, by your Grace's command, asking my opinion in the present contingency, namely, the election of the King of the Romans, at which the Emperor has asked your presence in your official capacity. Although in my lowly station I cannot advise nor even know much about such important affairs — for I have not the advantage of seeing all things, as does your Grace, from the inside, but only from the outside and from afar — yet will I humbly give your Grace my thoughts.
