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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1966-1968

ARCH.2013.5.11, Rendition: 796745

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The image displays a page of text, which appears to be a prayer or a religious text. The page is divided into three sections, each written in a different language. The first section is in Latin, the second section is its English translation, and the third section is in German.

The Latin section begins with "O misericordissime Jesu" and includes several invocations to Jesus, asking for mercy, grace, and salvation.

The English section is a direct translation of the Latin text, starting with "O most merciful Jesus," and similarly asks for mercy, grace, and salvation.

The German section starts with "Ich hab mein Sach Gott heingestellt," expressing trust in God's will and asking for patience and acceptance of his decisions.

The text is printed on a simple white sheet, folded in half, and placed on a flat surface. The layout is clean, with each section clearly separated from the next.

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The image displays a document that contains two distinct sets of prayers.

  1. The first section is a Latin prayer attributed to St. Augustine:

    • It begins with various titles for Jesus, such as "O misericordissime Jesu," "O dulcisissime Jesu," and others, invoking His mercy, grace, and various virtues.
    • The prayer includes supplications for forgiveness, salvation, and mercy, with a plea for deliverance from judgment and condemnation.
    • It requests Jesus to be mindful of the speaker and deliver them from sin, emphasizing a plea for mercy and protection in times of distress.
  2. The second section is a German translation of a prayer, attributed to the same or similar context of seeking divine will and mercy:

    • The German prayer starts with "Ich hab mein Sach Gott heimgestellt," which translates to "I have laid my cause with God."
    • It continues with "Er mach's sit mir, wie's im gefällt," meaning "Let Him do with me as He will."
    • The lines "So ich alles vertraue dir" translates to "So I trust all in You," and it concludes with a statement of surrender and trust, "I ask no more—His will be done."

The document is placed within a frame, showing a vintage or aged look, giving it an antique appearance. The paper seems to be slightly yellowed, enhancing the historical and reverent feel of the text.

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The image shows a piece of aged, yellowed paper, likely from an old book or manuscript, mounted on a wooden frame. The text on the paper is written in Latin and German.

The Latin text appears to be a prayer to Jesus, starting with "O misericordissime Jesu" and continues with several petitions and invocations, such as "O Jesu, miserere" and "O Jesu, propter nomen tuum, salva me." The text is divided into several lines and paragraphs, each invoking Jesus with different attributes and pleading for mercy and salvation.

Below the Latin text, there is a German translation or a separate prayer. This German prayer starts with "Ich hab mein Sach Gott heimgestellt" and continues with "My cause is God's, and I am still." It reflects a sense of surrender and trust in God's will, ending with "I ask no more—his will be done!"

The overall appearance of the paper suggests it is quite old, with visible wear and tear, indicating it might be a historical document or a part of a religious text.

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The image shows a framed sheet of paper containing two prayers in Latin and English.

  1. The first prayer is a well-known invocation to Jesus, often attributed to St. Augustine. It is written in both Latin and English. The Latin text reads:

    "O misericordissime Jesu,
    O dulcissime Jesu,
    O gratiosissime Jesu,
    O Jesu, spes mea, spe ranium,
    O Jesu, salus in te credentium,
    O Jesu, refugium peccatorum,
    O Jesu, dulcis remissio omnium peccatorum,
    O Jesu, propter nomen tuum, salva me, ne peream.
    O Jesu, miserere, dum tempus est miserendi,
    Require me damnationis in tempore judicandi.
    Non amisi te, unde me salvare potes,
    Non amisi te, unde me salvari possum.
    Sis ergo mihi Jesus, propter hoc nomen tuum,
    Et miserere mei, Jesu, in vocantem hoc nomen amabile tuum.
    Respice ad me, et miserere mei."

    The English translation follows:

    "O most merciful Jesus,
    O dearest Jesus,
    O sweetest Jesus,
    O Jesus, hope of him who hopes in thee,
    O Jesus, refuge of him who trusts in thee,
    O Jesus, refuge of him who flees to thee,
    O Jesus, sweet Savior of all who sin,
    O Jesus, through the sake of thy holy name, deliver me, lest I perish.
    O Jesus, have mercy in time of distress.
    Neither condemn me in the day of judgment.
    If indeed I have sinned, whence thou canst judge me,
    Thou hast not cast me away, hence thou canst save me,
    So be thou 'Jesus,' Savior, to me, unto the end of this thy name.
    And pity me; do thou unto me according to this thy loving kindness."

  2. The second prayer is written in German and English. The German text reads:

    "Ich hab mein Sach Gott heimgestellt,
    Er mach's mit mir, wie's ihm gefällt,
    So ich allein auf ihn vertrau.
    Sein Willen tu ich mich ergöhn."

    The English translation follows:

    "My cause is God's, and I am still,
    Let him do with me as he will;
    Whether for me the race is won,
    Or scarce begun,
    I ask no more—his will be done!"

The framed paper is set against a light-colored background with a wooden frame. The sheet of paper appears to be slightly yellowed, indicating it might be old.

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This image depicts an old, weathered book opened to a page featuring Christian devotional texts. The texts on the page include several prayers in Latin and German.

Left Page:

The left page contains a portion of the "Miserere" (Psalm 51 from the Bible) in Latin, which begins with:

  • "O misericordissime Jesu,"
  • "O dulcissime Jesu,"
  • "O piissime Jesu,"

It continues with various petitions for mercy and salvation, expressing deep repentance and reliance on Jesus' mercy.

Towards the bottom of the page, there's a well-known prayer attributed to St. Augustine in German:

  • "Ich hab' mein Sach Gott heimgestellt, Er mach's mit mir, wie's Ihm gefällt; Soll ich allhier noch länger steh'n, Oder mein Ziel itzunder seh'n, Nicht widerstreb’n. Sein Will’ allein, Sei'n Willen tu ich ich ergeb’n."

Right Page:

The right page continues with more prayers in Latin, including:

  • "O most merciful Jesu,"
  • "O dearest Jesu,"
  • "O most gracious Jesu,"

These prayers also seek Jesus' mercy, grace, and salvation, emphasizing trust in Him and asking for protection from distress and judgment.

Further down, it transitions to a prayer in German:

  • "Mein Jesus, mein Gott, und I am still; Weil du es so willst, so sei es will; Laß mich doch von dir nicht fallen, Und hilf mir in meinen letzten Stunden, Verleihe mir ein seliges Ende."

This prayer asks Jesus to remain with the speaker and to help them in their final hours, ensuring a peaceful end.

The book appears aged, with visible wear and tear, especially on the edges of the pages. The content is a mix of heartfelt pleas for mercy, salvation, and guidance, reflecting deep religious devotion.

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The image shows a large piece of paper with text written in both Latin and German. The text appears to be a combination of prayers and possibly a poem or hymn. The Latin text is on the left side and the German text is on the right side.

The Latin text is a prayer attributed to St. Augustine, which translates to:

"O most merciful Jesus,
O dearest Jesus,
O sweetest Jesus,
O Jesus, health of him who hopes in thee,
O Jesus, life of him who lives in thee,
O Jesus, refuge of him who flees to thee,
O Jesus, sweet savior of all who sin,
O Jesus, my God and my Lord,
deliver me, lest I perish.

O Jesus, have mercy in time of distress,
help me in the midst of temptation,
and defend me from sin,
when thou shalt come to judge me,
and I have sinned, when thou canst not judge me,
and I have not sinned, when thou canst not judge me,
Thou hast not cast me away, hence thou canst not judge me,
So be it, O God,
So be it, O God,
So be it, O God,
And pity me, O man who art according to this thy name,
And pity me, O man who art according to this thy name,
And pity me, O man who art according to this thy name,
O thou mindful of me, poor one calling upon this thy lovely name:
Jesus."

The German text translates to:

"I have my cause with God presented,
My cause is God's, and I am still,
What he wants, he will,
Whether for me the race is won,
Or not,
I ask no more, it will be done!"

The paper is mounted on a larger backing, possibly for display purposes. The background has a faded, aged appearance with some staining, giving it an antique look. The paper itself is folded slightly at the top, adding to the vintage aesthetic.

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The image shows a sheet of paper with typed text in three languages, likely Latin, English, and German. The top section contains a Latin prayer titled "O misericordissime Jesu," which is followed by its English translation titled "O most merciful Jesu," identified as a prayer of St. Augustine. Below the English text, there is a German poem or prayer titled "Ich hab mein Sach Gott heimgestellt" alongside its English translation, which expresses trust and submission to God's will. The paper is on top of a folded brownish-grey sheet, and part of a book or folder is visible underneath. The overall setting looks like a library or archival environment for preserving documents.

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The image shows a printed sheet of paper with text, which appears to be prayers or religious texts, possibly from a hymn book or prayer book. The text includes different sections titled with "O misericordissime Jesu" and "O most merciful Jesu," among others, and it seems to be written in multiple languages including Latin and English.

The printed text reads as follows:

  • A Latin invocation starting with "O misericordissime Jesu," along with other lines addressed to Jesus with various attributes and petitions.
  • An English translation or adaptation of the aforementioned prayer, with the first line "O most merciful Jesu" and subsequent lines echoing the sentiments of hope and entreaty towards Jesus.
  • A prayer attributed to St. Augustine is shown at the bottom of the English text.
  • Below that, there's text that appears to be in German, starting with "Ich hab mein Sach Gott heimgestellt," which may be a religious or devotional song or prayer.

The document is partially covered by a translucent vellum protector, which is obscuring the full view of the printed text on both sides. There are signs of aging on the paper, with some discoloration around the edges. The document is held within what looks like a folder or holder that helps to keep the page flat.

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The image shows a close-up of an open book, displaying a page with text in Latin and German. The page appears to be from a religious or devotional text, likely a prayer book or a collection of prayers. The text includes several Latin phrases, such as "O misericordissime Jesu" (O most merciful Jesus) and "O dulcissime Jesu" (O sweetest Jesus), indicating a focus on supplication and devotion to Jesus Christ.

Additionally, there is a German section at the bottom of the page, which translates to:
"Ich hab mein Sach Gott heimgestellt,
Er mach'ts mit mir, wie's ihm gefällt,
So ich nicht widerstreben,
Sei'm Willen tu ich mich ergeben."

This translates roughly to:
"I have entrusted my matter to God,
He will do with me as He pleases,
So I will not resist,
I submit to His will."

The page also includes a note at the bottom identifying the prayer as "a prayer of St. Augustine." The overall presentation suggests a historical or traditional religious context, with the text likely intended for personal reflection or prayer. The book itself appears to have a simple, possibly handmade or vintage design, with visible spine and pages. The lighting is soft, and the focus is centered on the open page, highlighting the text clearly.

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The image shows a folded piece of paper, possibly a prayer or a hymn, placed on top of a brown paper folder. The paper is folded in half, with the text written in a cursive style. The text appears to be in a foreign language, possibly Latin or Greek, and is accompanied by a translation in English. The text is written in a structured format, with each line starting with a capital letter and ending with a period. The paper appears to be of good quality, with a smooth texture and a slight sheen.