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TRANSLATION OF THE
SCHRIFTEN
| A. |
| Upon God 's grace and tender blessing |
| Everything is wholly and entirely dependent; |
| And without Heaven's help and favor |
| All the efforts of men are in vain. |
| Therefore, continue in the fear of the Lord |
| And cling to it throughout thy life, |
| Because it brings understanding and wisdom; |
| Also cause all things to prosper well. |
| B. |
| Consider well in all things |
| Which thou hast to do in this world; |
| That God who hears and sees everything |
| Also sees what is done by thee. |
| And that thou must of thy deeds and life |
| Render an account on the judgment day. |
| Therefore strive by day and by night |
| To keep, indeed, thy conscience well. |
| C. |
| Cross, discomfort, distress and trouble |
| Are well known to the pious on earth; |
| Therefore, be comforted and undaunted |
| If, at times, thou too art troubled. |
| God sends thee the pang of the cross |
| After the manner of the fathers, and for thy good, |
| That the world may displease thee |
| And may not keep thee out of Heaven. |
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