Preface.

2. That according to Christ’s command and example, I may be vigilant / to strengthen my fellow members along with myself / in all places / so that they do not also die / original: 'Apoc. 3.' The Book of Revelation 3:2: "Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die." Revelation 3. Just as Christ Himself / leading up to the downfall of the Jews / strengthened the Covenant for many / Daniel 9. And He wishes the same to be done today / in the face of the judgment / over today’s heathen Christians original: 'Heidnische Christen.' This refers to people who are baptized as Christians but live like pagans, a common critique during the Reformation and Pietist eras. / Romans 11, Revelation 12, Isaiah 35, 40.

3. That I might hereby lure other ungodly people away from Satan / to Christ and their baptismal covenant original: 'Tauf-bunde.' The spiritual agreement made with God during baptism, which the author believes many have abandoned. / because God even today, in His patience, seeks their salvation and conversion / 2 Peter 3.

4. That I might awaken and remind my poor listeners / and other despondent hearts in our fatherland Likely referring to the German territories, which were often devastated by war and religious strife during this period. / to keep in memory after my departure / what I previously preached to them so often and many times in their greatest affliction / so that they through this