Preface1 To the reverend in Christ, venerable, most illustrious, and very learned lord abbots2 and heads of monasteries, as also the lord superintendents and pastors of the churches of the glorious duchy of Brunswick, my honorable lords and dearly beloved brothers in Christ: The grace of God in Christ Jesus, our only Redeemer and Mediator. Reverend in God,3 venerable, pious,4 and very learned men, honorable lords, and dearly beloved brothers in Christ:5 The highest favor that can come from