The Mountain of the Philosophers - Mons Philosophorum

Art is just, true and certain,
To him who is God-fearing, diligent,
And takes good care of nature,
Makes him a master, not a slave,
Don't rush, stay on the right path,
Then you will be of great use and joy ,
And if God grants you this in your life,
then give generously to the poor,
be faithful, and keep your art in silence,
because that is certainly God's will,
keep faith and faith, remember me,
so you stay to everyone's credit.

The Mountain of the Philosophers - Mons Philosophorum.

The soul of man everywhere
is lost through a fall,
through a fall the body's health
is lost and shattered.

The soul is restored to salvation,
which is IEHOVA Jesus Christ.

The health of the body is brought back
from the face of a bad thing,
which is hidden in this painting,
the highest treasure in this world,
in it is the highest medicine
. Also the greatest part of the wealth,
which the LORD IEHOVA
has provided for us in nature,
Father Metallorum called,
Well known to philosophers,
Sitting near the mountain's cave,
Everyone can offer it,
But of sophists, so blinded,
Least of all he will recognize,
Groping around on the walls,
Covered with sophistical rags.

On the right is seen the
Lepus, the meaning of the art of Chijmia,
wonderful white, and of the same kind
is explored through the degree of fire.

On the left one can also freely find
what the right Clavis artis is;
No matter how the hen scalded the chicken,
you can't do anything too subtle with it.

In the middle of the mountain in front of the door
stands the brave lion with great adornment,
which the dragon monster,
wastes his noble blood so dearly;
Throw him into a deep grave,
from which the black raven springs;
Which then Ianua artis is called
Aquila alba from it;
Even the crijstall in the oven is fine,
Will show you with your eyes,
Servum fugitivum quickly,
Many artists are a miracle child.

Principium laboris is
called The Mediator at all times.

Then also in the barrel on the right hand
SOL LUNA of the firmament mind.

The senior does so planting,
Rad. Rubeam & albam well.

Now you continue with steadfastness, as
Arbor artis presents itself to you.

With his blood he now announces,
Lapidem Philosophorum.

Above is the crown of glory,
ruling over all treasures.

Be diligent, peaceful, constantly pious,
ask GOD to help you.

If you achieve this, let
the poor always be your command.

So you will praise GOD with the angelic host now and forever.