Tractatio verborum domini, in domo patris mei mansiones multae sunt, &c. ex XIIII. cap. Evang. secundum Ioannem

a more prolix or intricate disputation, fall away from my purpose, but as much as can be guarded against, I will avoid altercations and explain and illustrate the matter itself in controversy. For I wish the best for all, even those bringing forward different opinions. I desire neither to provoke nor to offend anyone with this treatment of mine: nor do I wish for anything more earnestly than that simple truth be truly and simply acknowledged by all; that dissensions and affected disputations or altercations may cease and disappear completely; that concord may be patched up among brothers; and that holy peace may stand among all, and we all with one mouth may glorify God, and serve him in holiness, justice, and truth all the days of our life. Furthermore, I inscribe this treatment of mine Dedication to your name, Nicolaus, illustrious man and most honored lord, not so much as a testimony of my friendship and observance toward you