Decorative woodcut header featuring five burning oil lamps on stands, connected by elaborate scrollwork and floral motifs. In the center is a stylized flower medallion. Two rectangular panels at the base of the scrollwork contain the text "Matth." on the left and "XXV." on the right, referencing Matthew 25.

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from the anointed letters of the

highly blessed late Mr. J. W. U. J. W. U. refers to Johann Wilhelm Überfeld (1659–1731), a prominent German mystic and follower of Jacob Böhme.

Decorative woodcut divider featuring symmetrical scrollwork and leaf patterns.

1. How one should keep the mind Gemüth In this context, the Gemüth refers to the inner soul, disposition, or the seat of the emotions and will free from earthly things, and how one should constantly penetrate through their Turba original: "Turba"; a term used in Böhmean mysticism to describe spiritual turmoil, disturbance, or the "wrath" of the fallen world into God’s heart and will. 2. The author’s own example in this matter.

Decorative initial box containing an ornate script letter, likely 'M', surrounded by floral vines.
My dear brother, I know very well how powerfully earthly things disturb original: "turbiren"; meaning to throw into disorder or confusion one’s mind. At times I have been as if dead; however, I have not ceased to immerse myself back into God with all my might. Under the powerful burden, I have groaned continually and leaned toward divine freedom, which has always supported my weakness so that I did not remain lying prostrate.