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Title
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Rudolph Strehle (1712-1785)
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Creator
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Strehle, Rudolph, 1712-1785
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Publisher
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Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Date
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1785
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Type
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Text
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Format
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image/pdf
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Description
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In his memoir, Strehle recounts his childhood in Germany and the death of his parents. Even as a child, he promised to follow God's plan for him. He became a soldier in 1735 and his faith wavered. In 1737, he experienced a spiritual awakening but he did not have the communal support needed to help him in his faith and he became "dry". His prayers led him to Herrnhag where he was admitted after his military dismissal. In 1749, he received a call to go to Pennsylvania and his memoir stops here. The narrative was completed by another brother or sister. It recounts his life in Bethlehem as a mason and how his faith was strengthened by being a watchman. The account describes his marriage and his last years in Bethlehem.
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Subject
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Strehle, Rudolph, 1712-1785
Autobiography
Moravian Church
Religious life--History--18th century
Bethlehem (Pa.)--History--18th century
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Source
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https://www.moravianchurcharchives.findbuch.net/php/main.php#4d656d6f6972732ex5544
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Identifier
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MemBeth 0283
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Language
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English
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Extent
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8 pages
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Rights Holder
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Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
strehle.pdf