THE EQUINOX
37. Many have arisen, being foolish.
They have said,
“ Stoop down unto the darkly splendid world, and be wedded
to that Blind Creature of the Slime.”
38. Ι who am beyond Wisdom and Folly, arise and say unto
you: achieve both weddings!
Unite yourselves with both!
39. Beware, beware, Ι say, lest ye seek after the one and
lose the other!
40. My adepts stand upright ; their head above the heavens,
their feet below the hells.
41. But since one is naturally attracted
to the Angel,
another to the Demon, let the first strengthen the lower link,
the last attach more firmly to the higher.
42. Thus shall equilibrium become perfect.
I will aid my
disciples; as fast as they acquire this balanced power and joy
so faster will I push them.
43. They shall in their turn speak from this Invisible
Throne; their words shall illumine the worlds.
44. They shall be masters of majesty and might; they shall
be beautiful and joyous; they shall be clothed with victory
and splendour; they shall stand upon the firm foundation ;
the kingdom shall be theirs; yea, the kingdom shall be theirs.
In the name of the Lord of Initiation.
Amen.
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