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
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