Autobiography

heard, and having been questioned thereafter in the examination, it was found that he possesses fine talents original: "dona", but for the time being is not well-versed in biblical reading original: lectione Biblica, though through diligent study he might well achieve original: præstiren something in the future and could be utilized for the ministry original: Ministerio.”

He took the hint. For the second testimonial is as follows:

“On February 25, 1614, he preached again and gave a fine demonstration; he has been appointed to the diaconate original: Diaconat; a junior clerical office in the Lutheran church. of Vaihingen an der Enz.”

And now I close with the most heartfelt wish that Andreä might awaken among the readers of his biography many who love religion and their fatherland as purely and as actively as he did!

Tübingen, March 18,
1799.