To an Honorable Assem-

bly in Austria.

Joachim Magdeburg, called and confirmed by GOD through ordinary means as a preacher of the holy Gospel of Christ, wishes to all and every chosen Christian in Austria the grace of God, the increase of faith, and true godliness, as well as victory and triumph over spiritual and worldly enemies, and whatever else they may need in body and soul for this life and the life to come.

I.
To know
Christ.
Isaiah 53.
John 17.

Beloved lords and brothers in Christ, God the Father speaks in the prophet Isaiah: "Through his knowledge shall my servant, the righteous one, make many righteous." God the Son confirms this doctrine in the New Testament and says: "This is eternal life, that they know you, that you alone are the true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." And God