Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur; German script
Language: German
Weiser Number: 45
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Diese Beyde Ehegatten als Martin Singer und seine Ehliche Hausfrau \ Rosina Geborne Schützin Ist eine Töchterlein zur Welt gebohren als \ mit namen Elisabeth ist zur welt gebohren im Jahr unsers Herrn 1797, Den 5ten Tag \ Februarium 7 Uhr Abends im zeichen der Jungfrau Mithin Diese in den \ Gnadenbund Gottes Einverleibet und von Pfarrer H. Milenberg Prediger und Diener des \ worts Gottes Den 29ten Mertz Getauft und genennet worden wie oben gemelt, oben gemel= \ dete ist gebohren in America, in der Provinz Pensilvany, in Lancaster Caunty Manheim \ Taunschip, Taufzeugen sind [blank]

Gott Segne unser Eingang und ausgang, euer gepflügtes und gesätes, euer morgen und \ abentopfer. \ Das die berge Euch den Frieden verküntigen, und die Hügel vor euch Frolocken. das \ Eure Kinder aufwachsen wie die Cedern in Libanon.

[in small, numbered, hearts, starting top right]
1. \ Der herr ist nahe allen die ihn \ anrufen, er thut was die gotts \ fürchtigen begehren.
2. \ Was Betrübst du dich \ meine Seele, und bist su unruh= \ ig in mir.
3. Harre auf Gott Denn \ ich werde ihm Noch \ Dancken.
4. daß er meinen ange= \ sicht hülffe und mein \ Gott ist.
5. Siehe des Herrn hand ist \ nicht zu kurz, das er nicht \ Helfen könne.
6. \ Er begehret mein so will ich \ ihn aushelfen, er könnet \ meinen namen.
7. \ Darum will ich ihn schüzen er \ Rufet mich an so will ich ihn \ erhören.
8. \ Ich bin bey ihm in der noht \ ich will ihn Heraus \ reissen.
9. \ und zu ehre machen ich \ will ihn sättigen mit lan= \ gem leben.
10. Herr Jesu Christ groß ist \ die noht, darin ich Jetzt thu \ stecken.
11. \ ach Hilf mein aller Liebster \ Gott, schlaf nicht las dich \ erwecken.
12. \ Niemand ist der mir helfen \ kan, kein Creatur nimt sich \ meiner an.
 

Translation:

To these two married people, namely Martin Singer and his lawful wife Rosina, a born Schützin, a daughter was born into the world, named Elisabeth, was born into the world in the year of our Lord 1797, the 5th day of February, at 7 o’clock in the evening, in the sign of Virgo. Through which she was incorporated into God’s covenant of grace, and Pastor H. Milenberg [Heinrich Ernst Mühlenberg], preacher and servant of God’s word, on the 29th of March baptized and named her as mentioned above. Above mentioned was born in America, in the province of Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County, Manheim Township. Sponsors are [blank].

God bless our entry and departure, your tilled and seeded, your morning and evening offerings. May the mountains proclaim peace to you, and may the hills rejoice before you. May your children grow up like the cedars of Lebanon.

[in small, numbered, hearts, starting top right]
1. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him; he fulfills the desire of all who fear him. [Ps 145:18a,19a]
2. Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? [Ps. 42:5a]
3. Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him. [Ps. 42:5b]
4. for the help of his countenance. [Ps. 42:5c]
5. Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save [Isaiah 59:1a]
6. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him, he hath known my name. [Ps. 91:14a, b]
7. Therefore will I deliver him, He shall call upon me, and I will answer him. [Ps. 91:14c, 15a]
8. I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him [Ps. 91:15b]
9. And honor him. With long life will I satisfy him [Ps. 91:15c, 16a]
10. Lord Jesus Christ, great is the need in which I am now mired.
11. Oh, help, my all loving God, do not sleep; let yourself be awaken.
12. There is no one who can help me; no creature cares about me.

Category: Birth and Baptismal Certificate (Geburts und Taufschein)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The main text in Fraktur is within large central heart, surrounded by twelve smaller hearts with the baptismal verses. Two birds on branches are in the lower corners. In the upper left corner are a moon and stars, and in the upper right corner is a sun. Tulips are in the top center and below the main text in the large heart.

Associated Names: Singer, Rosina
Provenance: Henry S. Borneman

Bibliography:

“Christian Mertel” in Russell D. and Corinne P. Earnest, Papers for Birth Dayes: Guide to the Fraktur Artists and Scriveners (East Berlin, Pa.: Russell D. Earnest Associates, 1997), 2^nd ed., vol. 2, pp. 544-546.

Frederick S. Weiser, “Christian Mertel, the CM Artist,” Der Reggeboge 21, no. 2 (1987): 75-85.

Creation Place Town/Township: Creation Place Note:Based on location of birth
Region/County:Lancaster
City/Town/Township:Manheim Township
State/Province:Pennsylvania

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1798
Image Dimensions Width: 32 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 76
Creator Name: [Christian Mertel (1739-1802)] - Decorator
[Christian Mertel (1739-1802)] - Scrivener