Old Book of the Martyrs Mirror: 1570s
The Second Letter from Maeyken Wens, Written to her Husband
The grace and peace of God the Father, and the great mercy and love of the Son our Lord Jesus Christ, who through grace was sent by the Father for the salvation of all those who have died to their sins, and have thus risen with Christ to newness of life; and the eternal, unfathomable joy, comfort, and fellowship of the Holy Ghost, strengthen and keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
After all hearty greeting to you, my very dear and beloved husband and brother in the Lord, I tell you that my heart is still fixed to offer up a sacrifice to the Lord; the Lord be praised for the great grace which He shows to me, a poor, miserable creature. And I am also reasonably well according to the flesh, as I trust through the grace of the Lord that it is also with you, my most beloved in the Lord. Nothing more for this time, but I commend you to the Lord and to the words of His grace; this is the good wish and greeting of my heart. Farewell. Pray for me.
By me, your dear wife and sister in the Lord.
MAEYKEN WENS.