And the Cross was formulated 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