Item Info

Creation Date: 10/22/1805
Scripts/Text: Fraktur; German script
Language: German
Weiser Number: 950
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Eines Ist Noth \ Maria Hat das gute theil Erwehlet das Soll \ Nicht von ihr Genommen Werden, Ihm Evangelisten Sant Lucas Capitel 10 v [42].
Maria die Mutter unsers Heylands die vor allen Ihres Geschlechtes gesegent \ von Gott auserwählet Jungfrau fand gnade bey Gott, Ihr stiller keuscher und Heiliger \ Wandel ihr Lob Gottes und ihr Gebeth, kan nicht nur andern zum Muster dienen \ sondern auch darin gibt sie Ein Schönes Beyspiel, wie Man Gottes wort hören und \ Glauben soll, was sie Höret Behielt sie und überlegte Es Fleißig, \ Selig sind die Gottes Wort hören und Bewahren, Geschrieben den 22 ten Tag \ October Ihm Jahr unsers Herrn Jesu Christi Anno Domini 1805 
A. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. M. N. N. O. P. Q. \ R. S. T. U. V. W. W. W. X. X. Y. Z. Ch. Ck. Sch. Li.  

[in lower left]
Fleuch die Sünde Lieb die \ Tugend Mach den Anfang \ in der Jugend fahre fort und \ laß Nicht ab biß daß du kommest in Dein grab so \ Wird dir Der Höchste geben \ Ihn der Welt Ein Ruhig \ Leben Und wird dich Nach \ Diesem leiden führen Ein zur \ Himmels freuden; 1805; 
 

Translation:

One thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good part. This shall not be taken from her. In the Evangelist Luke 10:[42].
Mary, the mother of our Savior, who from all of those of her sex was blessed, chosen by God, virgin, found mercy with God. Her quiet, chaste and holy conduct, her praise of God and her prayer, cannot only serve others as a model, but she also with it gives a beautiful example how one shall hear and believe God’s Word, what she heard the kept and pondered it diligently. Blessed are those who hear and keep God’s Word. Written the 22nd day of October in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ, Anno Domini 1805.
A. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. M. N. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. W. W. X. X. Y. Z. Ch. Ck. Sch. Li. 

[in lower left]
Flee from sin, love virtue; make the beginning in youth, continue and do not give up until you come to your grave. Then the Highest will give you in the world a peaceful life and he will lead you after this suffering to the joys of Heaven. 1805.
 

Category: Writing Exercise (Vorschrift)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The first thee lines in Fraktur are in the upper portion of the document. The first line is written in particularly prominent and decorative letters. In the upper right area are flowers. One verse in Fraktur within a square frame is in the lower left corner. The remainder of the text in German script is in the lower portion of the item and includes an alphabet.

Associated Names: Kulp, David
Bibliography:

"David Kulp" in Russell D. and Corinne P. Earnest, Papers for Birth Dayes: Guide to the Fraktur Artists and Scriveners (East Berlin, Pa.: Russell D. Earnest Associates, 1997), 2^nd ed., vol. 1, pp. 479-481.

Cory M. Amsler, ed., Bucks County Fraktur (Kutztown, Pa.: Pennsylvania German Society, 1999), 150-165; 270-274.

Creation Place County: Creation Place Note:Based on artist's location
Region/County:[Bucks]
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]

Image Dimensions Width: 19.2 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 633
Creator Name: [David Kulp (1777-1834)] - Decorator
[David Kulp (1777-1834)] - Scrivener