Splendor of Light

to present it before their eyes; so that I may faithfully share with others that light which I have received in such knowledge Wissenschaft: here meaning a specialized field of study or branch of learning, in the confidence that those who possess a greater light than I do will be spurred on to likewise bestow such [insight] upon me and other faithful lovers of the art Kunst: referring to the specific discipline or craft discussed in this book. Therefore, everyone is politely requested to go through this little treatise Tractätchen of mine thoroughly; I then do not doubt that in many places the light of truth will dawn upon him, and thus my work will find the desired approval Approbation, which may draw the reader's valuable favor toward me. Farewell and enjoy! original Latin: "Vale et fruere!"