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1909 · PDF PAGE 5

The Holy Books

…nkh-af-na-khonsu! I 5. Now ye shall know that the chosen priest and apostle of infinite space is the prince- priest the Beast; and in his woman called the Scarlet Woman is all power given. They shall gather my children into their fold: they shall bring the glory of the stars into the hearts of men. 16. For he is ever a sun, and she isa moon. But to him is the winged secret flame, and to her the stooping starlight. 17. But ye are not so chosen. 18. Burn upon their brows, 0 splendrous serpent! 19. O azure-lidded woman, bend upon them ! 20. The key …

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1909 · PDF PAGE 52

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…bscene ones, bull-men linked in the abyss of putrefaction, that gnawed each other’s tongues for pain. I saw Thee in these. 10. I saw the Woman. Ο my God, I beheld the image thereof, even as a lovely shape that concealeth a black monkey, even as a figure that draweth with her hands small images of men down into hell. I saw her from the head to the navel a woman, from the navel to the feet of her a man. I saw Thee even in her. I I. For mine was the keyword to the Closed Palace 418 and mine the reins of the Chariot of the Sphinxes, black and white.…

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1909 · PDF PAGE 41

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…mulated in the Universe that as yet was not. But now the Imperfection became manifest, presiding over the fading of perfection. Also the Woman arose, and veiled the Upper Heaven with her body of stars. Now then a giant arose, of terrible strength; and asserted the Spirit in a secret rite. And the Master of the Temple balancing all things arose; his stature was above the Heaven and below Earth and Hell. 42

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1909 · PDF PAGE 4

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LIBER L. VEL LEGIS I. Had! The manifestation of Nuit. 2. The unveiling of the company of heaven. 3. Every man and every woman is a star. 4. Every number is infinite: there is no difference. 5. Help me, Ο warrior lord of Thebes, in my unveiling before the children of men ! 6. Be thou Hadit, my secret centre, my heart and my tongue! 7. Behold! it is revealed by Aiwass the minister of Hoor-paar-Kraat. 8. The Khabs is in the Khu, not the Khu in the Khabs. 9. Worship then the Khabs, and behold my light shed over you! 10. Let my servants be few and se…

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1909 · PDF PAGE 29

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… arise and the double— wanded one assume my throne and place. Another prophet shall arise, and bring fresh fever from the skies; another woman shall awake the lust and worship of the Snake; another soul of God and beast shall mingle in the globéd priest; another sacrifice shall stain the tomb; another king shall reign; and bless- ing no longer be poured to the Hawk-headed mystical Lord! ᾽ 35. The half of the Word of Heru-ra-ha, called Hoor-pa-kraatand Ra-Hoor-Khut. 36. Then said the prophet unto the God: 37. I adore thee in the song- I am the Lo…

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1909 · PDF PAGE 26

The Holy Books

… shalt have danger and trouble. Ra-Hoor-Khu is with thee. Worship me with fire and blood; worship me with swords and with spears. Let the woman be girt with a sword before me: let blood flow to my name. Trample down the Heathen; be upon them, 0 warrior, I will give you of their flesh to eat! 12. Sacrifice cattle, little and big: after a child. Ι 3. But not now. I4. Ye shall see that hour, 0 blesséd Beast, and thou the Scarlet Concubine of his desire! I 5. Ye shall be sad thereof. 16. Deem not too eagerly to catch the 25

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1909 · PDF PAGE 31

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…t upon this the Book of the Law shall be printed beautifully in red ink and black upon beautiful paper made by hand; and to each man and woman that thou meetest, were it but to dine or to drink at them, it is the Law to give. Then they shall chance to abide in this bliss or no; it is no odds. Do this quickly! 40. But the work of the comment? That is easy; and Hadit burning in thy heart shall make swift and secure thy pen. 3o

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1909 · PDF PAGE 32

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…strike! Be thou yet deadlier than he! Drag down their souls to awful tor- ment: laugh at their fear: spit upon them! 43. Let the Scarlet Woman beware! If pity and compassion and tenderness visit her heart; if she leave my work to toy with old sweetnesses; then shall my vengeance be known. I will slay me her child: I will alienate her heart: I will cast her out from men: as a shrinking and despised harlot shall she crawl through dusk wet streets, and die cold and an-hungered. 44. But let her raise herself in pride! Let her follow me in my way! L…

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1909 · PDF PAGE 20

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…n. 51. Purple beyond purple: it is the light higher than eyesight. 52. There is a veil: that veil is black. It is the veil of the modest woman; it is the veil of sorrow, and the pall of death: this is none of me. Tear down that lying spectre of the centuries: veil not your vices in virtuous words: these vices are my services; ye do well, and I will reward you here and hereafter. 53. Fear not, O prophet, when these words are said, thou shalt not be sorry. Thou art emphatically my chosen; and blesse'd are the eyes that thou shalt look upon with g…

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