The North Star of True Godliness

hangs This completes the thought that Teellinck's heart is not set on the treasures he manages., all those who know you are aware. Your service in this regard is also such that all those who have business at Your Honor's Office original: "Cantoor"; referring to the administrative or tax office of the province of Zeeland. must acknowledge (as many also testify) that they are dealing with one who in no way seeks his own [profit], but seeks to promote the benefit of the Country in general, and of the private individuals who are in the Country’s service, to the utmost of your ability. This shall also bring Your Honor more joy and comfort on the Day of Christ A reference to the Day of Judgment or the Second Coming of Jesus. than all the treasures and goods of this world can bring to all those who seek them so preoccupyingly, even to the neglect of the service of the Most High God, and sometimes even to the injury of their neighbor. And because you have also learned from our Lord Jesus Christ, that it is more blessed to give than to receive, Acts 20:35. So it is also your prac- The text cuts off mid-word; the original Dutch "oef-" likely completes as "oeffeninge," meaning practice or exercise. The catchword for the next page is "fe-", confirming this.