The Equinox (Volume III, Number I)

KHABS AM PEKHT their fold; they shall bring the glory of the stars into the hearts of men.” They ‘shall’; there is no doubt. Therefore doubt not, but strike with all thy strength. Note also, pray thee, this word: “The Law is for all.” Do not therefore ‘se- lect suitable persons’ in thy worldly wisdom; preach openly the Law to all men. In Our experience We have found that the most unlikely means have produced the best results; and indeed it is almost the definition of a true Magical Formula that the means should be unsuited, rationally speaking, to the end proposed. Note, pray thee, that We are bound to teach. “He must teach; but he may make severe the ordeals.” This refers, however, as is evident from the con- text, to the technique of the new Magick, “the mantras and spells; the obeah and the wanga; the work of the wand and the work of the sword.” Note, pray thee, the instruction in CCXX. I. 41-44. 51. 61. 63 «7.4. on which We have enlarged in Our tract ‘The Law of Liberty,’ and in private letters to thee and to others. The open preaching of this Law, and the practice of these precepts, will arouse discussion and animosity, and thus place thee upon a rostrum whence thou mayst speak unto the people. Note, pray thee, this mentor: “Remember ye that exis- tence is pure joy; that all the sorrows are but shadows; they pass and are done; but there is that which remains.” For this doctrine shall comfort many. Also there is this word: “They shall rejoice, our chosen; who sorroweth is not of us. Beauty and strength, leaping laughter and delicious languor, force and fire, are of us.” Indeed in all ways thou mayst expound the joy of our Law; nay, for thou shalt overflow 175