❧ A Prophesy Uttered by the daughter of an honest Country man, called Adam Krause.  
Who on the eighteen of january, between three and four of the Clock in the afternoon gave up the Ghost, and being esteemed for dead, was laid out to be buried.  
The next day between one and two of the Clock, when men came to have buried her: she came again to herself, and received both life and strength, as in former state before: having so lain in the form of a dead corpse for the space of two and twenty hours: and being so come to her perfect speech, she Prophesied of many Plagues to ensue, with worthy admonitions that after happened according to her speech.  
❧ This happened at a Town called Rostorff a mile from Melwing: written for a worthy remembrance of God's omnipotency, by the worshipful, Master Eyriak Schlichtenberger, superintendant at Melwing. 1580.   

❧ The wonderful work of God, showed by the prophesy of a poor Country man's Daughter, in Germany.  
Upon the .18. of januarie, last passed, 1580. There was a Marriage solemnized at Rostorfe, a mile distant from Melwing, in Germany, between one james Cranisen, an honest towns man: and one Margeret Hensters, the daughter of one Hans Steeman of Melwing, deceased. This james had been servant and Clerk, unto the worshipful master George Ramyts Gentleman, the time of twelve years, who was (by his Master and sundry other persons of good calling,) brought to the Church, and at their return were conducted to his Master's house again, who had prepared for him and his guests, a sufficient Feast, at his own costs and charges: And although this james was but a husband man's Son, yet was he beloved of the whole inhabitants, & that of the chiefest sort. Thus was this Feast kept in good order, with great love and quietness: mixing with their meat, honest mirth, well liked, and noted of sundry Nobles and Gentlemen, being present at the same Feast, and inhabiting there abouts.  
The next day following, a young maid of the age of fowretéene years, being Sister to this Bridegroom, came to the wedding house of her brother, bringing with her the daughter of one Simon Franiken of Melwing: both which after they had seen the house, and in what order things stood, were desirous to see the Daughter of the worshipful Master George van Ramyttes, whose name was Mistress anis: who being in her Chamber, they both went to visit her, & doing their duties, they demanded how she did: she answered, indifferent well. Then the two Maids fate down by her, where together they conferred of many matters, especially, as concerning their attire and apparel. The Bridegroom before specified, had made his Sister a silken upper body, with which she had dressed herself as handsomely as she might, and withal she wore the best and séemlyest apparel that she had, put on for that day. But the Gentlewoman seeing it, began to flout at her, saying: Can thy Father  thee thus, & seem so poor? Alas Mistress (quoth the Maiden) hitherto my poor Father hath always to his power apparelled me: but this which you see, my Brother hath bestowed on me, to do him honesty at his marriage: God knoweth who shall wear it out, how long I shall owe it, or when I shall put it on again. And though we be poor in goods: I trust God will make us rich in spirit, and so she held her peace, departing for a fine Cake and Wine, wherewith they made merry. Soon after, the citizens Daughter that was well appareled (and somewhat vainglorious withal) said that her mother gave her all things she could get, but her Father was so hard, that she might not wear that she had, but was fain to keep it from his sight. The Gentlewoman replied saying: my Father biddeth me wear what I will, & if it were not for offence unto the Nobility, he would apparel me like a Princes: & therewithal she caused sundry fair jewels & Chains to be taken forth of her Chests, which were very curiously wrought, & caused great admiration unto the beholders. The poor country Maid that knew no Pride, nor had any such attire to beast on, held her peace, accounted herself with her poverty, as acceptable before god, as the richest or fairest of those fine Dames present: saying inwardly to herself, God is a jealous God, he hateth pride, he punisheth the unrighteous: he comforteth the poor, which have no delight therein: and maintaineth them that are continually bend to the service of him. After that all together had talked their pleasures, to their contentment: every one severally took their leave one of an other, and after a while departed to the houses of their Parents.  
The third day after this Marriage was solemnized, all the joy was turned into heaviness, for the death of two of the Maidens before mentioned: namely, the Daughter to the Gentleman, and the sister of the Bridegroom, who died both in one after noon, between three and four of the clock. This so sudden death, brought great terror and fear unto their Parents, and also to the hearers thereof, in so much that some thought them to be poisoned, and other gave forth their judgements according to their fantasies.  
The next day after, preparation was made for their burial: Nicholas Faber, Parson of that Villadge, would have had them both buried in one grave, but the Gentleman would not. Great lamentation was made for both these Maidens, the Gentleman & his friends, for the loss of his daughter: and the Father and Mother, with her Brother and friends, for the loss of their godly Child. Now the mother of this poor Maid, understanding that her neighbours were in hand to wind her up, and so to send her to the earth: came unto them and desired that she might yet once more see her Daughter, which they willingly granted: so they went all together to the dead Corpses, (which had been laid forth, the full space of two and twenty hours) and the Mother lifted up the sheet, sighing, purposing then to take her last farewell, and sight of her dear Daughter, whom she so tenderly loved. But contrary to her expectation, and of all the beholders: her Daughter even as one awaked from a slumber, raised up herself, and with a mild & cheerful countenance, spoke unto her mother as followeth. My most dear Mother, why have you sinned so sore against God? You have made me sorrowful many times, but be you content, God hath forgiven all, for I am sent as a messenger to you, and within five days I shall return again to the place I came from, where I shall live in all peace. Therewith they fetched her clothes, which she put on, & walking with them, she demanded meat:  
This sudden sight amazed the beholders, for they looked for some other meaning in it. But where as this Maid was seldom before seen to be merry: They now perceived her more cheerful, and with a pleasant disposed countenance, so that the apparent show of her gesture was wonderful to behold, than meat was brought, and she did eat in all men's sight, digesting it naturally.  
divers of the chief of the Town came to see this strange event, where after many speeches by them uttered: the maid required silence, and to them all she says.  
Beloved Christians, wonder not that I have been a short time from you: but be thankful to God, that he hath certified you by sundry signs, how the end of the world is at hand, and the day of rest coming to rejoice us: Our charge shall be taken away, and our travail have an end: Let us make ourselves ready against the Sabaoth of our Saviour, the only true son of God. Let us now with pure hearts, prepare to meet the heavenly bridegroom, that with him we may enter into his everlasting Kingdom, where we shall enjoy eternal life.  
Master Nicholas Faber, (Parson of the Town) demanded of her where she had been? To whom she answered: I was over taken near the bridge of the Brook, by a comely old man, with a long grey Beard, who saluted me, saying: Daughter, whether wilt thou? Is thy Father at home? I answered yea. Then said he to me, come my loving Daughter, I must needs talk with thee, and tell thee that which as yet is hidden from thee: for great effect dependeth thereupon. And be not afraid, let the grace of God suffice thee, and look that you conceal not my words, but reveal them to others: tell what I show you, unto old and young.  
So we came to a fair costly Fort. (no Princess Court like it, nor any earthly building to be compared unto it,) where we were let in. In which place, we saw many bright Angels, shining like the beams of the sun, all singing melodiously with clear voice: Holy, holy, holy, is our Lord God of Sabaoth. Among which I knew a great number: But the old man forbade me to speak unto any. Forthwith I was brought again to the Brook, where he overtook me. I became very pensive, when I thought of the worthiness of the place where I had been.  
But the old man, willed me to rest contented, for this short time shall quickly have an end, and within five days thou shalt be brought again into this place.  
He willed me beside, to manifest (unto the Penitent) the mercy of God, and to say unto the world, that he is bend to wrath: chiefly to those that despise, and give no credit to his examples, which he miraculously hath showed unto his people. These are but warnings sent us, to mollify our hard hearts, and to admonish us from the detestable Pride, which is here maintained, because before God you shall find it damnable.  
O people full of contempt, despising one an other, some for riches, some for Beauty, others for Wisdom, some for one thing, some for an other: where as before God, we are all alike with him, poor and rich: notwithstanding, he will not go forward with his anger, he will hold his hand, and moderate it with mercy, if he find but some small number, penitent for their sins.  
If you amend not, & turn to God, he will forthwith send on you a general alteration, and such an one, as not only men, but Birds of the air, & all living things, shall tremble at his wrath. wars shall greatly grieve the earth, and they shall destroy Countries and people: Men shall be most grievously chased from their houses, and most miserably murdered. And before this happen, there shall come a great dearth: and then God will take his own that have turned unto him, not suffering them to see this misery: but those that live after, shall truly feel the wrath of God, so that those which remain in the third year, shall well say. Where have you been, that you are not yet destroyed? Many for fear shall decay: there shall be great Earthquakes, through which. Towns and Stéeples, Castles, Forts and houses, shall be thrown down on heaps. Then shall follow such a mishap, as is not necessary to be spoken of, for the sin of the people is abominable and cursed before God.  
After this great and terrible trouble, there shall great Peace arise, and the people shall live in great tranquillity: there shall be want of learned men, & good Rulers: wherefore good people, let this terrify your Pride, being even the whole puddle of sin, and the root of abomination.  
The clothes which Mistress Annys did wear, for the Pride and vain glory of her Parents, they shall become loathsome to all persons, whereby none shall be able to wear them, but shall remain as a necessary example to all persons, & as this doth prove true, so shall the rest come to pass. This speech twice spoken, was marked of many: and others were inquisitive, to see the clothes: which being stirred, there arose a great & detestable stink, that no man could either wear them, or abide by them. Which strange thing, the good Gentlewoman her mother considering: caused the said Chamber to be walled in, so that none may come to them any way. Thus the Maid continued in these and sundry such other speeches.  
In the mean time, divers learned Preathers came unto her, and talked with her as concerning Spiritual matters, which she was glad of. To whom she yielded hearty thanks, signifying to them, that the fifth day was now come, wherein she should be taken from the world. But before she departed, she was desirous to receive the Sacrament, and Christian Communion of the body & blood of Christ, which Master Nicholas Faber did minister unto her: And all the day he did reason with her, to whom she uttered such godly reasons as it made him marvelously astonished.  
Many people came to see her as that day, and to see what would fall out. Then meat was brought, & she sat down at the Table, be said Grace, thanked God, and blessed her Father & Mother, and instantly desired her Brother, that he would honour his Parents▪ and not to leave them in their old age: and in so doing, he should be rewarded with the blessing of God.  
Master. Faber came now again to visit her (as his manner was) and he said unto her, how do you? To whom she friendly gave her hand, and smile, thanked him of his pains which he had taken with her.  
Then for a last farewell, she rehearsed all the warnings to the people, desiring them, not to be unmindful of them: And anon after, between one and two of the clock, patiently sitting in a Chair, she committed her Soul to God, and yielded up the Ghost. Being the xxv of the said month of januarie. 1580.  
FINIS.   

¶ Truly translated according to the Copy Printed in high dutch.   

The names of certain men of good worship and credit, that were then present.  

Master Nicholas Faber, Parson of the said Town.  
Master George van Ramittes.  
Master joachim Schiell of Melwing.  
Master Peter Schulban of Melwing.  
Adam Dorhoff of Margenberg.  
Hans Ronneman, Scowt of the Town.  
Master Stephen.  
Lawrence the Schoolmaster.  
Hans Lidwig: And Peter Barchart.   
Master Eiriak Schlichtenberger being superintendant of Melwing, had the examination of the truth, before it was published in Print.   

First printed in Dansk, next at Lubick then at Hambrough: and now at London, by john Charlewood, for William Wright. 1580.