Martin Luther to all faithful, pious pastors and preachers: Grace, mercy, and peace in Jesus Christ our Lord. In setting forth this Catechism or Christian doctrine in such a simple, concise, and easy form, I have been compelled and driven by the wretched and lamentable state of affairs which I discovered lately when I acted as inspector. Merciful God, what misery I have seen, the common people knowing nothing at all
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