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Page 1 of 11947 · PDF PAGE 10
COLLECTS OF THE GNOSTIC MASS Lord visible and sensible of whom this earth is but a frozen spark turning about thee with annual and diurnal motion, source of light, source of life, let thy perpetual radiance hearten us to continual labour and enjoyment ; so that as we are constant partakers of thy bounty we may in our particular orbit give out light and life, sustenance and joy to them that revolve about us without diminution of substance or effulgence for ever. Lord secret and most holy, source of light, source of life, source of love, source o…
1947 · PDF PAGE 9
…neither men nor Fates, nor gods, nor anything. Money fear not, nor laughter of the folk folly, nor any other power in heaven or upon the earth or under the earth. But your holy place shall be untouched throughout the centuries : though with fire and sword it be burnt down and shattered, yet an invisible house there standeth, and shall stand until the fall of the Great Equinox. Now this mystery of the letters is done, and I want to go on to a holier place. Also for beautys sake and loves ! Despise also all cowards ; all fools despise ! But the…
1947 · PDF PAGE 7
…mites will do no wrong, if he look but close into the word. For there are therein Three Grades, the Hermit and the Lover, and the man of Earth. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. The word of Sin is restriction. Thou hast no right but do thy will. Do that and no other shall say nay. For pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect. There are four gates to one palace : the floor of that palace is of silver and gold ; lapis lazuli and jasper are there ; and all rare scents ; jasmine and ro…
1947 · PDF PAGE 11
…ip be to Thee, Sap of the world-ash, wonder-tree ! Glory to thee from Gilded Tomb ! Glory to thee from Waiting Womb ! Glory to Thee from Earth unploughed ! Glory to Thee from virgin vowed ! Glory to Thee, true Unity Of the eternal Trinity ! Glory to Thee, thou sire and dam And self of I am that I am ! Love is the law, love under will