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1909 · PDF PAGE 42

The Holy Books

Against him the Brothers of the Left—hand Path, confusing the symbols. They concealed their horror [in this symbol]; for in truth they were ᾽- The master flamed forth as a star and set a guard of Water in every Abyss. Also certain secret ones concealed the Light of Purity in themselves, protecting it from the Persecutions. Likewise also did certain sons and daughters of Hermes and of Aphrodite, more openly But the Enemy confused them. They pretended to conceal that Light, that they might betray it, and profane it. 43

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1909 · PDF PAGE 36

The Holy Books

…lorious, as the sun of midnight is ever the son. 75. The ending of the words is the Word Abrahadabra. The Book of the Law is Written and Concealed. Aum. Ha.

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1909 · PDF PAGE 44

The Holy Books

…so did Heaven manifest in violent light, And in soft light. Then were the waters gathered together from the heaven, And a crust of earth concealed the core of flame. l Around the globe gathered the Wide air, And men began to light fires upon the earth. 45

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1909 · PDF PAGE 46

The Holy Books

The full knowledge of the interpretationof this book is concealed from all. The Practicus must nevertheless acquire a copy, thoroughly acquaint himself with the con- tents, and commit them to memory. This copy belongs to By authority of V. V. V. V. V. this book is published and issued. The Price, one Guinea, is to be remitted to the Treasurer through the Philosophus in- troducing.

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1909 · PDF PAGE 63

The Holy Books

The full knowledge of the interpretation of this book is concealed from all. The Philosophus must nevertheless acquire a copy and thoroughly acquaint himself with the contents. He must commit one chapter to memory. This copy belongs to By authority of V. V. V. V. V. this book is published and issued. The Price, one Guinea, is to be remitted to the Treasurerthrough the Adept introducing.

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1909 · PDF PAGE 37

The Holy Books

The full knowledge of the interpretation of this book is concealed from all. The Zelator must nevertheless acquire a copy and thoroughly acquaint himself with the contents. He must commit one chapter to memory. This copy belongs to By authority of V. V. V. V. V. this book is published and issued. The Price, one Guinea, is to be remitted to the Treasurer through the Practicus intro- ducing.

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1909 · PDF PAGE 43

The Holy Books

Yet certain holy nuns concealed the secret in songs upon the lyre. Now did the Horror of Time pervert all things, hiding the Purity with a loathsome thing, a thing unnameable. Yea, and there arose sensualists upon the firma- ment, as a foul stain of storm upon the sky. And the Black Brothers raised their heads; yea, they unveiled themselves without shame or fear. Also there rose up a soul of filth and of weak- ness, and it corrupted all the rule of the Tao. 44

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1909 · PDF PAGE 21

The Holy Books

…s as he will: there is no certain test: but a beggar cannot hide his poverty. 59. Beware therefore! Love all, lest per- chance is a King concealed! Say you so? Fool! If he be a King, thou canst not hurt him. 60. Therefore strike hard and low, and to hell with them, master! 61. There is a light before thine eyes, Ο prophet, a light undesired, most desirable. 20

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