Translation
To these two spouses, namely Mr. Johannes Trexler and his wedded housewife Hanna, née Schneider(in), was a son born into the world, named Joseph Trexler, in the year of our Lord Jesus 1799, the 24th day of May at 5 o’clock in the morning under the sign of Aquarius. This Joseph was born and baptized in America, in the state of Pennsylvania, in Northampton County, in Macungie Township. Abovementioned Joseph was baptized the 9th of June 1799 by Mister Koprecht. Sponsors were Daniel Schneider and Margaretha Trexler(in), both single.
When we are barely born, from the first step in life to the cool grave of the earth, is only a short-measured pace. Oh! With every moment, our strength declines. And with every year, we are all too ripe for the bier; And who knows at which hour the final voice will awaken us; for with His mouth, God has not yet revealed this to any human. He who now tends to his house will leave the world with joy. Since surety, on the other hand, can provoke eternal death.
[in lower left heart]
I am baptized, I stand united through my baptism with my God, So I always speak with joyful mouth: in burden, in sadness, fear and need. I am baptized, for which I am glad. The joy remains with me eternally.
[in lower right heart]
I am baptized, if I now die, how can the cool grave harm me? I know my fatherland and inheritance that I have in heaven with God. After my death, is for me prepared, of heaven’s joy, the garment of celebration.