12 May 1968

Niemöller, Martin, 1892-1984

Typed letter signed

Title: to Rector Harvey

Niemoller writes to Harvey, an American pastor, arguing that "preaching" is not on the way out, but changes need to be made in preaching style to fit modern audiences that find traditional sermons too impersonal. He believes the Gospel is the only answer to problems of the day and the means to prevent the "victory of inhumanity." He agrees that religion as "a kind of mythological piety is passing swiftly."

GLC05508.195.01

25 March 1947

Niemöller, Martin, 1892-1984

Typed letter signed

Title: to Brother Leis

Niemoller writes to Leis that his travels in the US, where he has learned about Church life in America, are coming to an end. He thanks Leis for his prayers and fellowship: "We have been badly in need of this brotherly help and I am sure, we are now, since the situation in Germany as well as in the rest of Europe has become more embarrassing than ever before." Also mentions that he will attend the meeting of Committees of the World Council of Churches in April. Written on stationary of the Inn at Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania.

GLC05508.195.02