Possible Interpretation (Oct 2002) of the old German script by Dr. Frank Deis of Rutgers University:

1717
Christian Merklin, Burger und Wagner zu Lambsheim cum uxore Anna Catharina, [lispor] dr iiten Febr. 1717 ein Tochter ein tauften, Gevatter waren: Johann Adam Baumann Burger und Brike daselbst cum uxore Anna Franzina das kind heist, Anna Franzina.

Further interpretation of the old German by Mr. Philippe Brachet (Mar 2008):

1717
Christian Merklin, Burger und Wagner zu Lambsheim cum uxore Anna Catharina, liessen den 11ten( elften = eleventh) Febr. 1717 ein Töchterlein tauffen, Gevatter waren: Johann Adam Baumann Burger und Becker( baker) daselbst cum uxore Anna Franzina das kind heist( = heisst), Anna Franzina.

Possible translation to English (a combination from the efforts of both gentlemen):

1717
Christian Merklin, citizen and cartwright* from Lambsheim with wife Anna Catharina, 11 Feb 1717 a daughter baptized, godparents were: Johann Adam Baumann citizen and baker(?) from the same place with wife Anna Franzina. The child is called Anna Franzina.

*cartwright = wagon/coach maker/repairer

NOTE
This clearly shows us that the mother of Anna Franzina Merkel was Anna Catharina NOT "Jemima Weurtz". ............................................. Phil