Luther and the Reformation by Joseph A Seiss and published by Classics.
This book presents the studies of the Author in preparing a Memorial Oration delivered in the city of New York, 10th November, 1883, on the 400th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther. There was no intention, to make a book, however small in size. But the utterances given on this occasions having been solicited for publication in permanent shape for common use. Millions of people, of many nations and languages, on both sides of the ocean, simultaneously engaged in celebrating the birth of a mere man, four hundred years after he was born, is an unwonted scene in our world.
Unprompted by any voice of authority, unconstrained by any command of power, we join in the wide-ranging demonstration of the work of Martin Luther. In the happy freedom which has come to us among the fruits of that man’s labours we bring our humble chaplet to grace the memory of one whose worth and services there is scarce capacity to tell.
