ese people do English, unity would be greatly
promoted. As Protestantism is far more divided in the English
language than in German or Scandinavian, the enthusiasm over the
unifying influence of English is misleading. The hope is rather in
the oneness of teaching and of spirit. This treasure, given first in
Hebrew, Greek and German, can be translated into all languages. Who
equals Luther as a translator? May his followers be inspired by his
example and translate the Evangelical classics of this prophet of the
Gentiles into all their dialects! That these volumes may contribute
to this end is our prayer.

The history of the writing of these sermons is found in volumes 10,
11, 12 and 13 of the Gospel sermons of the "Standard Edition of
Luther's Works in English."

The German text will be readily found in the 12th volume of the Walch
and of the St. Louis Walch editions, and in the 9th volume of the
Erlangen edition of Luther's works.

Grateful acknowledgment is hereby made for translations to the
following: To Pastor H. L. Burry, the first sermon for Trinity
Sunday; Pastor W. E. Tressel, Third Sunday after Trinity; Prof. A. G.
Voigt, D. D., the Fifth and Twenty-fourth Sundays; Dr. Joseph Stump,
Sixth, Eighth and Thirteenth Sundays; Prof. A. W. Meyer, Eighteenth
and Nineteenth Sundays; and to Pastor C. B. Gohdes for revising the
Second Sermon for Trinity Sunday and the sermons for the Second,
Tenth, Twelfth and Sixteenth Sundays after Trinity.

Next volumes to appear will be Genesis Vol. II, Psalms Vol. II and
Galatians.

Heartily do we thank all parts of the church for their complimentary,
suggestive and helpful cooperation and earnestly hope our work may be
worthy of its continuance.

J. N. LENKER.
Home for Young Women,
Minneapolis, Minn., Pentecost, 1909.

_Contents_

Trinity Sunday.--The Article of Faith on the Trinity. The
Revelation of the Divine Nature and Will. Romans 11, 33-36 . . 7

Second Sermon.--The Trinity. Romans 11, 33-36 . . . . . . . . . 36

First Sunday After Trinity.--Love. God is Love. 1 John 4, 16-21 40

Second Sunday After Trinity.--Exhortation to Brotherly Love.
1 John 3, 13-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Third Sunday After Trinity.--Humility, Trust, Watchfulness,
Suffering. 1 Peter 5, 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Fourth Sunday After Trinity.--Consolation in Suffering and
Patience. Waiting for the Revealing of