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Schickfus, Jacob · 1614

gracious hand. May He grant the body a gentle and blessed rest in the earth. On that great day, which will be the day of the restitutionis omnium restoration of all things, may He reunite body and soul. May He lead him into eternal joy, glory, and splendor with the 144,000 who followed the Lamb everywhere on Mount Zion a biblical reference to the heavenly city and the assembly of the redeemed.
His Princely Grace, as well as the gentlemen collectively and individually, and also the highly commendable noble ladies original: "Adeliche Frauenzimmer" and others from the honorable citizenry, have shown themselves to be so gracious, favorable, and kind. They have provided the escort for the departed body to its little bed of rest. The bereaved, troubled, and mourning widow original: "Wittib", along with her dear children and the esteemed circle of friends, acknowledges this with all humility and submission toward His Princely Grace. Toward the gentlemen, women, and maidens, she acknowledges this with all willingness to serve, favor, and special friendship. She is prepared not only to praise such gracious and highly favorable condolences expressions of sympathy to everyone, but also wishes to serve each person according to the requirements of their station and honor.