Going backwards a few pages but appropriate on this day...
(written to the reverend father and lord in Christ, Sir George von Polenz, lawful bishop of the church at Samland, to his father honored in Christ the Lord, grace and peace.)
The Lord, however, who works all in all (1 Cor. 12:6) and who has also begun His good work in you (Phil. 1:6), keep and prosper you, that in this life too you may become a truly great bishop in the Word of God, and that in the life to come, when the chief Shepherd and Bishop will appear, you may receive an unfading crown (1 Peter 5:4). To Him, I pray, commend me in your holy prayers; and in His grace farewell. Amen. Wittenberg, 1525.
Your Doctor Martin Luther
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