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1912 · PDF PAGE 14

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

… 01 initiation. By the Right Use of the “ Key” alone the " Master Word ᾿᾽can be found. In order to afford genuine seekers after Hermetic Truth some information on the aims of the Ancient Order of Oriental Templars, we now print the preliminary instruction issued by the Fratres of this Order. FIRST INSTRUCTION T0 al! whom it may comem— Let it be known that there exists, unknown to the great crowd, a very ancient order of sages, whose object is the amelioration and Spiritual elevation 01 mankind, by means of viii

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number IX)

… of initiation. By the Right Use of the “Key” alone the ‘“ Master Word ” can be found. In order to afford genuine seekers after Hermetic Truth some information on the aims of the Ancient Order of Oriental Templars, we now print the preliminary instruction issued by the Fratres of this Order. FIRST INSTRUCTION To all whom it may concern— Let it be known that there exists, unknown to the great crowd, a very ancient order of sages, whose object is the amelioration and spiritual elevation of mankind, by means of viii

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number X)

… of initiation. By the Right Use of the “Key” alone the ‘“ Master Word ” can be found. In order to afford genuine seekers after Hermetic Truth some information on the aims of the Ancient Order of Oriental Templars, we now print the preliminary instruction issued by the Fratres of this Order. FIRST INSTRUCTION To all whom it may concern— Let it be known that there exists, unknown to the great crowd, a very ancient order of sages, whose object is the amelioration and spiritual elevation of mankind, by means of viii

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1924 · PDF PAGE 7

An Open Letter to Lord Beaverbook

…Mr. Crowley’s magnum opus, and one of the most human and illuminating records ever written. It is that independent statement of positive truth which Newman rightly declared to be the only possible and proper defence against a vast mass of irresponsible and anonymous defamation. It is Mr. Crowley’s real vindication—his vindi- cation for all time—against any serious attack on his personal honour, whether as artist, patriot or man. The iniquity of the situation created by your editor’s abominable lies is glaringly shown by the fact that Mr. Crowle…

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1907 · PDF PAGE 18

Collected Works (Vol. III)

…in prosaic Paris, stand About the room, its chorus swell From the irritating to the grand. Shall we, who love the naked form, The inmost truth, to ourselves fail, Take shelter from love’s lightning-storm Behind some humbug’s hoary veil ? Ah! were it so, love, could the flame Of fast electric fervour flash, Smite us through husk of form and name, Leave of the dross a little ash, One button of pure fused gold Identical—O floral hour ! That were the bliss no eyes behold, But Christ’s delighted bridal dower Assuming into God the Church. But—oh ! th…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number IX)

EDITORIAL heaven, praying for sunlight and truth and keenness of spiritual vision. After this prayer each returns to his own sanctuary, to his accustomed traffic in philosophy and labour in its fields. “So far then about the Therapeuts, who are devoted to the contemplation of nature and live in it and in the soul alone, citizens of heaven and the world, legitimately recommended to the Father and Creator of the Universe by their virtue, which procures them His love, virtue that sets before it for its prize the most suitable reward of nobility an…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number X)

EDITORIAL heaven, praying for sunlight and truth and keenness of spiritual vision. After this prayer each returns to his own sanctuary, to his accustomed traffic in philosophy and labour in its fields. “So far then about the Therapeuts, who are devoted to the contemplation of nature and live in it and in the soul alone, citizens of heaven and the world, legitimately recommended to the Father and Creator of the Universe by their virtue, which procures them His love, virtue that sets before it for its prize the most suitable reward of nobility an…

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1961 · PDF PAGE 173

Liber Aleph

… unconscious Nature, not only the Ekstacy or Death of thine Ego in the Operation of its Organ, but also, in its Unity with thy Lion, the Truth of thy Self. Thus is thy Silence the Way of he Tao, and all Speech a deviation thereform. This Lion and Dragon are therefore of thy Self, and the Man and the Bull the Feminine Counterparts thereof, being the Grace of Our Lady BABALON that She bestoweth upon thee in thine Adultery with Her. They are then as a Vesture of Honour, and a Reward, that are won by the Intensity of thy Light and of thy Love. So p…

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The Star in the West

…ve - swept sea confront me . Nay ! Looms yet the glory through the grey , And in the darkest hours of youth I yet perceive the essential truth , Know as I know my consciousness , That all division's hosts confess A master , for I know and see The absolute identity Of the beholder and the vision .' 1 The Sword of Song , Pentecost , vol . I, pp . 175-176 .

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Book 4 (Part I)

4 by doubting every statement. Let us find a way of sub- jecting every statement to the test of experiment. Is there any truth at all in the claims of various religions? Let us examine the question. Our original difficulty will be due to the enormous wealth of our material. To enter into a critical examination of all systems would be an unending task; the cloud of witnesses is too great. Now each religion is equally positive; and each demands faith. This we refuse in the absence of positive proof. But we may usefully inquire whether there is not …

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…, nor end cannot be : which shineth as 2 flame in the midst of your palaces, and reigneth amongst you as the balance of righteousness and truth ! Move therefore, and shew yourselves ! Open the mysteries of your creation! Be friendly unto me, for I am the Servant of the same your God : the true worshipper of the Highest! 169 words in this English Call. THE SECOND KEY ADAGITA vau—pa-ahe zodonugonu fa—a-ipe 5212621 Vi—i-vau ell Sobame ial—pereji i—zoda—zodazod pi—adapehe casarema aberameji ta ta-labo paracaleda qo—ta lores—el-qo turebesa ooge balat…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

… ΤΗου mighty Light and burning Flame of Comfort! that unveilest the Glory of God to the centre of the Earth, in whom the 6332 secrets 01 Truth have their abiding, that is called in thy kingdom “Joy" and not to be measured, Be thou 3 window 01 comfort unto me! Move and Appearl Unveil the mysteries of your Creation, be friendly unto me, for I am the servant 01 the same your God, the true worshipper 01 1116 highest, The Angle of V 01 A, in the tablet of Δ. The Princess of the Shining Flame, the Rose 01 1116 Palace 01 Fire MARK WELL! THESE first 18 …

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…, nor end cannot be : which shineth as 2 flame in the midst of your palaces, and reigneth amongst you as the balance of righteousness and truth ! Move therefore, and shew yourselves ! Open the mysteries of your creation! Be friendly unto me, for I am the Servant of the same your God : the true worshipper of the Highest! 169 words in this English Call. THE SECOND KEY ADAGITA vau—pa-ahe zodonugonu fa—a-ipe 5212621 Vi—i-vau ell Sobame ial—pereji i—zoda—zodazod pi—adapehe casarema aberameji ta ta-labo paracaleda qo—ta lores—el-qo turebesa ooge balat…

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1912 · PDF PAGE 166

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

… ΤΗου mighty Light and burning Flame of Comfort! that unveilest the Glory of God to the centre of the Earth, in whom the 6332 secrets 01 Truth have their abiding, that is called in thy kingdom “Joy" and not to be measured, Be thou 3 window 01 comfort unto me! Move and Appearl Unveil the mysteries of your Creation, be friendly unto me, for I am the servant 01 the same your God, the true worshipper 01 1116 highest, The Angle of V 01 A, in the tablet of Δ. The Princess of the Shining Flame, the Rose 01 1116 Palace 01 Fire MARK WELL! THESE first 18 …

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The Equinox (Volume III, Number I)

…Guru in those Méyavic regions. A similar lesson is taught in this verse. Do not imagine that your early psychic experiences are Ultimate Truth. Do not become a slave to your results. 28. The WISE ONES tarry not in pleasure grounds of senses. This lesson is confirmed. The wise ones tarry not. That is to say, they do not allow pleasure to interfere with busi- ness. 19

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Collected Works (Vol. II)

… liars. These gods of theirs they often would invoke, Apparently with excellent effect: They trusted to escape the penal smoke By making Truth the trade-mark of their sect. How fortunate that we are Christian Folk, And know these notions to be incorrect ! CALL OF THE SYLPHS)} BEHOLD, I am; a circle on whose hands The twelvefold Kingdom of my Godhead stands. Six are the mighty seats of living breath, The rest sharp sickles, or the horns of death, Which are, and are not, save in mine own power. Sleep they? hour. I made ye stewards in the primal d…

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1912 · PDF PAGE 25

Book 4 (Part I)

… individual. It is by freeing the mind from external influences,whether casual or emotional, that it obtains power to see somewhat of the truth of things. Let us, however, continue our practice. Let us determine to be masters of our minds. We shall then soon find what conditions are favourable. There will be no need to persuade ourselves at great length that all

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1912 · PDF PAGE 85

Book 4 (Part I)

… had an experience which makes Love, fame, rank, ambition, wealth, look like thirty cents; and we begin to wonder passionately, “What is truth?” The Universe has tumbled about our ears like a house of cards,

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1912 · PDF PAGE 96

Mortadello

…ife’s a joke. MORTADELLO. You play with plaguy tools ! I know you, who you are—wanton and murderess. MONICA. Oh, if you knew how far the truth was from your guess ! MORTADELLO. Assassin, hypocrite—your sham stigmata bleed ! MONICA. O man of little wit, O bat of little breed ! They are the very scars—it was mine own surprise. There’s more beneath the stars than meets a critic’s eyes. MORTADELLO. I know you, false and vile. MONICA. The holy wounds are there. Think you no God can smile upon a sinner’s prayer ? MORTADELLO. If they be true, indeed, …

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number IX)

…er deceived by the mirage of dreams. The first and most essential act of faith is then this. Being exists ; and the Being of beings, the Truth of being, is God. Being is alive with intelligence, and the living intelligence of absolute being is God. Light is real andlife-giving; now, the reality and life of all light is God. The word of universal reason is an affirmation and not a negation. How blind are they who do not see that physical light is nothing but the instrument of thought! F2 67

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