PREFACE.

produce much for instructionDutch: "Leringe." The author intends for the historical narrative to provide moral and spiritual lessons for the reader., as we can perceive from the Bible and other chroniclersDutch: "Chronyk-Schryvers." Historical writers who recorded events in chronological order.. Adding to that some reflections, which can be brought forth for instruction in these times, for does not the mouth of truthA common historical reference to Jesus Christ and his teachings in the Gospels. itself say: That the last times shall be as the times of Noah; they ate, they drank, they took wives, they married, they planted, they built, they bought, they sold, and they paid no heed until the day that Noah entered the Ark, then came the DelugeDutch: "Diluvie." From the Latin "diluvium," referring to the Great Flood. and original: "verdedese," likely a transcription of "verdelgde ze" destroyed them all. What do you think, is our time not like that very same? Are not the hearts of men misled by the pleasures of this world away from the godlyDutch: "Godzalige." Pious, or living a life directed toward God. ways? Is it not a mockery to the ears of many to remember the