Christiani Rosencreutz

...a commemorative and travel coin original: "denck- vnd zehrpfennig," a token given to travelers to cover expenses or as a keepsake. was given. Upon one side,
Gold coin. ☉ Sun symbol God is the Light of the Sun. original: "Nummus aureus. Deus Lux Solis."

the sun was embossed as it was rising; on the other side, to my recollection, stood these three letters: D. L. S. With this,
Praise be to God Always. The Order of Silence. original: "Deo Laus Semper. Mandatū Taciturnitatis."

everyone was given leave and sent to their business, with the instruction that we should, for the praise of God and the benefit of our neighbor, keep silent about what had been entrusted to us. We promised to do this and so parted from one another. I, however, could not travel well because of the wounds that the "springers" heavy weights or fetters used to bind the prisoners original: "Springer" had made,
Departure of the author. original: "Discessus autoris."

but instead limped on both feet. The old woman soon noticed this, laughed at it, called me back to her, and addressed me: "My son, do not let this defect trouble you, but instead remember your weaknesses, and thank God, who has allowed you to come to such high light while still in this world and in your state of imperfection;
Wound from the shackles. original: "Vulnus ex compedib."

and keep these wounds for my sake." Upon this,
The awakening. original: "Expergefactio."

the trumpets rose up once again, which startled me so much that I awoke. Only then did I realize it had only been a dream, which nevertheless lay so strongly on my mind that I was still worried by the dream; it also seemed to me that I still felt the wounds on my feet.
Solace. original: "Solatium."

Be that as it may, I understood well that I had been granted by God the opportunity to attend such a secret and hidden wedding. Therefore, I thanked His Divine Majesty for this with childlike trust, and thanked...