Call to Knox From Frankfurt

While he was in Geneva:

We have received letters from our brethren of Strasbourg, but not
in such sort and ample wise as we looked for; whereupon we
assembled together in the Holy Ghost (we hope), and have, with
one voice and consent, chosen you so particularly to be one of the
ministers of our congregation here, to preach unto us the most
lively Word of God, according to the gift that God hath given you;
forasmuch as we have here, through the merciful goodness of God,
a Church to be congregated together in the name of Christ, and be
all of one body, and also being of one nation, tongue, and country.
And at this present, having need of such a one as you, we do desire
you and also require you, in the name of God, not to deny us, nor
to refuse these our requests; but that you will aid, help, and assist
us with your presence in this our good and godly enterprise, which
we have taken in hand, to the glory of God and the profit of His
congregation, and the poor sheep of Christ dispersed abroad, who,
with your and like presences, would come hither and be of one
fold, whereas now they wander abroad as lost sheep without any
guide. We mistrust not but that you will joyfully accept this
calling.
Fare ye well from Frankfurt this 24th of September.