A decorative woodcut border frames the title text. At the top, the Hebrew name of God (the Tetragrammaton) is centered within a radiant sunburst amidst clouds. The sides of the border are adorned with elaborate leaf and scrollwork patterns. The bottom portion of the frame features a rectangular engraving depicting a group of several figures, including both men and women, some in prayer, gathered around a large open book resting on a lectern or altar.

PLEASURE-GARDEN

OF THE SOUL, The Dutch "Gemoeds" refers to the seat of human emotions, conscience, and spirit—the "inner self."

Containing various Spiritual Exercises.

With also

Two Dialogues original: "Collatien," referring to spiritual conferences or formal conversations. of the Wandering Soul with Adam and Noah.

Written for Edification by J. P. S. Jan Philipsz Schabaelje (1592–1656), a Dutch Mennonite author whose works were immensely popular and frequently reprinted.

The latest edition, with Illustrations.

at A M S T E R D A M,

By GYSBERT DE GROOT KEUR,

Bookseller on the New-dyke, 1744.