Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur; German script
Language: German
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; ink
Transcription:

Nimm alles hin, aus meinem \ Sinn, was dir nicht mage beha= \ gen: Laß mich geschwind, all meine \ Sünd, bekennen und beklagen. \ Lieb immerfort, das reine Wort, \ und richt’ darnach dein Leben; \ Christus behend’ biß an dein End’ \ dir Kräfte gnug wird geben.
Aus dem Lied, Jetzt leuchtet schon, vom. Der 5 und 15 Vers. 
 

Translation:

Take everything from my mind that you do not like. Let me quickly confess and lament all my sins. Always love the pure word and live your live accordingly. Christ will quickly give you strength enough until your end.
From the hymn, Now Shines Already, from the 5th and the 15th verse.
 

Category: Hymn
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-lettered. The main text in Fraktur and the citation in German script extend across the entire document.

Creation Place State/Province: Creation Place Note:Based on design characteristics
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1825
Image Dimensions Width: 5.2 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 524
Creator Name: Anonymous - Scrivener