On the New Jerusalem.

If the sanctuary of the Solymean original: Solymeeſch. This refers to "Hierosolyma," the Latin name for Jerusalem, specifically evoking the glory of Solomon's Temple. building
Lies smothered in ash; if through abiding grief
The sad corpse of God’s hallowed church
Is mourned; cease your sighing, you who see here, in this narrow space This "narrow space" refers to the book itself, which contains the spirit of the author's teachings.,
A spirit live again through pen and ink,
For the edifying of Jerusalem’s realm.
Yield, O Caesar’s hate, or the world’s fury;
From sulfur Likely referring to the fires of war or the "brimstone" of destruction. I set this cornerstone free,
Upon which, established, the hope of human salvation
Inherits God’s house, climbing beyond the reach of death’s day.

To the World, and the Worldly-minded.

Open the doors of worldly hearts,
Learn to tear the yoke of sin;
Look, it is Teellinck Willem Teellinck (1579–1629) was a pivotal figure in the Dutch Second Reformation (Nadere Reformatie). These poems celebrate the posthumous publication of his work. who leads you,
Who prepares the way to God.
Have you ever caught soul-stirring words
(Heart-snares, cords for the senses)
Falling fiery from his mouth?
If you still long for that voice,
Here it begins to live again—
That which makes Satan’s kingdom tremble;
Which, sprinkled with heavenly dew,
Shows to man the treasure of piety.
Direct your conduct by this precept,
Bridle the desire for vanities,
Awaken both ear and heart to attention;
Christ provides a balm without pain.