Gerburts und Taufschein (Birth and Baptismal Certificate)

Translation
Birth and Baptismal Certificate.
To both these spouses, namely Henrich Heckman and his wedded housewife Rebecca, née Albrecht(in), was a daughter born into the world, the 21st day of October in the year of our Lord, 1852. This daughter was born in the city of Reading, in Berks County, in the state of Pennsylvania, in North America; and received through Holy Baptism the name Susana the 29th day of July in the year 1853, by the honorable Mr. W. Pauli. The sponsors were: Elisabeth Szeth.

[in upper left box]
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.

[in upper right box]
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 center, two columns]
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.

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, heaven’s joy and garment of celebration.

[in lower center, two columns]
I am counted to Your seeds, God Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I am baptized in Your name, to the people that You call holy. Oh! What happiness thus becomes mine! Lord, let me be worthy of it!