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1902 · PDF PAGE 145

Tannhäuser

BY THE SAME AUTHOR Aceldama. {Out of print. Songs of the Spirit. The Tale of Archais. Jephthah and other Mysteries, &c. Jezebel. [Out of print. An Appeal to the American People. The Mother's Tragedy, &c. {Privately Printed.) Carmen Saeculare. The Soul of Osiris.

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1907 · PDF PAGE 333

The Star in the West

…g the alkali , and then the acid , the patients firmly believing that in the effervescence consequent to the evolution of gas , the evil spirit has been dislodged from their interior . For if they firmly believe the spirit was dislodged , there can not be the slightest doubt on this point , the spirit being a temporary part of the “ brain ,” as all other “ ideas ” must be from the idea of “ constipation ” which Seidlitz powders will also remove -- to that of Heaven and Hell ,' which Swedenborg also dislodges . At last we have arrived at the clo…

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1913 · PDF PAGE 156

The Equinox (Volume I, Number IX)

…t master of the fifty gates of Understanding, is not my mother a black woman? O thou that art master of the Pentagram, is not the egg of spirit a black egg? Here abideth terror, and the blind ache of the Soul, and lo! even I, who am the sole light, a spark shut up, stand in the sign of Apophis and Typhon. I am the snake that devoureth the spirit of man with the lust of light. I am the sightless storm in the night that wrappeth the world about with desolation. Chaos is my name, and thick darkness. Know thou that the darkness of the earth is rudd…

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1913 · PDF PAGE 156

The Equinox (Volume I, Number X)

…t master of the fifty gates of Understanding, is not my mother a black woman? O thou that art master of the Pentagram, is not the egg of spirit a black egg? Here abideth terror, and the blind ache of the Soul, and lo! even I, who am the sole light, a spark shut up, stand in the sign of Apophis and Typhon. I am the snake that devoureth the spirit of man with the lust of light. I am the sightless storm in the night that wrappeth the world about with desolation. Chaos is my name, and thick darkness. Know thou that the darkness of the earth is rudd…

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1905 · PDF PAGE 124

Orpheus

… made sevenfold of the sevenfold days All the vast scheme evolving into man, And upward, onward, through Olympian haze Into the crowning spiritual mist, Where spirit in the spirit may subsist, Evolve itself in the amazing plan Through many planes, as shining amethyst Melts to the sapphire’s sombre indigo, And lifts, still sapphire, to the ocean glow; Thence into emerald and the golden light, Till ruby crowns the river’s living flow And glory of colour in the sun’s own flame— Beyond, to colours without sense or name, Impossible to man, whose viv…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 40

The Goetia

…iving True Answers of Things Past, Present, and to Come. He maketh men to go Invisible, and also to be Witty. He governeth 4o Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, etc. (52.) Attoces.—The Fifty-second Spirit is Alloces, or Alocas. He is a Duke, Great, Mighty, and Strong, appearing in the Form of a Soldier? riding upon a Great Horse. His Face is like that of a Lion, very Red, and having Flaming Eyes. His Speech is hoarse and very big.? His Office is to teach the Art of Astronomy, and all the Liberal Sciences. He bringeth unto thee Good Familiars…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 19

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 2)

…eir normal aspects, in accordance with the great law of inertia. In a badly-managed évocation, however, this does not always obtainj the spirit may refuse to be controlled, and may refuse to départ — even after having sworn obedience. In such a case extreme danger may arise. In the ordinary way, the Magician dismisses the spirit with these words: “And now I say unto thee, départ in peace unto thine habitations and abodes — and may the blessing of the Highest be upon thee in the name of (here mention the divine name suitable to the operation, or…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 36

The Goetia

…f the Exorcist he putteth on the Shape ofa Man. And he isastrong fighter. He was of the Order of Dominations. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits. He told his Chief, who was Solomon, that after 1,200 years he had hopes to return unto the Seventh Throne, And his Seal is this, to be made and worn as a Lamen, etc. (36.) Sroxas, or Stotos.—The Thirty-sixth Spirit is Stolas, or Stolos. He is a Great and Powerful Prince, appearing in the Shape of a Mighty Raven at first before the Exorcist; but after he taketh the image of a Man. He teacheth the Art o…

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1901 · PDF PAGE 19

Carmen Saeculare

The noise of rushing water ! And the sound Of tenfold thunder ! Mighty a flame of fire Roars downward : as a maiden from a swound My spirit answers to its own desire. My feet are firm again upon the ground— Yea ! but my head is higher. My face is shining with the fire of heaven. I move among my fellows as a ghost. With thought for bread and memory for leaven My life is nourished, yet my life is lost. I live and move among the starry seven, Nor count the deadly cost. Only I see the century as a child Call Truth and Justice, Light and Peace, to g…

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1911 · PDF PAGE 75

The Vision and the Voice

…t master of the fifty gates of Understanding, is not my mother a black woman? O thou that art master of the Pentagram, is not the egg of spirit a black egg? Here abideth terror, and the blind ache of the Soul, and lo! even I, who am the sole light, a spark shut up, stand in the sign of Apophis and Typhon. I am the snake that devoureth the spirit of man with the lust of light. I am the sightless storm in the night that wrappeth the world about with desolation. Chaos is my name, and thick darkness. Know thou that the darkness of the earth is rudd…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 69

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 3)

…aps forth!3 DIATHARNA “Lo! the out-splashing of the seeds of THORON. Immortaiity! ” Section Gg. The Attainment. 1. I am He! the Bornless Spirit! having sight in the feet: Strong, and the Immortal Fire! 2. I am He! the Truth! 3. I am He! Who hâte that evil should be wrought in the World! 4. I am He, that lighteneth and thundereth! 5. I am He, from whom is the Shower of the Life of Earth! 6. I am He, whose mouth ever flameth! 7. I am He, the Begetter and Manifester unto the Light! 8. I am He, The Grâce of the Worlds! 9. “The Heart Girt with a Ser…

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1910 · PDF PAGE 35

Ambergris

… an open be- fore me. Shelley’s own birds are above Close to me (why should they fear me ?) May I believe it—that love Brings his bright spirit so near me That, should I whisper one word—Shelley’s swift spirit would hear me ?

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1930 · PDF PAGE 80

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

…grams are traced in the air with the sword or other weapon, the name spoken aloud, and the signs used, as illustrated. The Pentagrams of Spirit. Equilibrium of Actives. Name : A H I H (Eheieh) Equilibrium of Passives, Name A G L A (Agla). The signs of the Portai (See illustrations) : Extend the hands in front of you, palms outwards, separate them as if in the act of rending asunder a veil or curtain (actives), and then bring them together as if closing it up again and let them fall to the side (passives). (The Grade of the “Portai” is particula…

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1905 · PDF PAGE 127

Collected Works (Vol. I)

…n to thee, whose eyes Blaze on me with such look as flesh and blood May never see and live; for so it burns Into the innest being of the spirit And stains its vital essence with a brand Of fire that shall not change; and shudder- ing I Gaze back, spirit to spirit, with the like Insatiable desire, that never quenched, Nor lessened by sublime satiety, But rather crescent, hotter with the flame Of its own burning, that consumes it not, Because it is the pure white flame of God. I shudder, holding thee to me ; thy gaze Is still on me; a thousand ye…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 75

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 2)

…quality with Man. The proper study of mankind is God; with Him is his business; and with Him alone. Some magicians hâve hired légions of spirits for some spécial purpose; but it has always proved a serious mistake. The whole idea of exchange is foreign to magick. The dignity of the magician forbids compacts. “The Earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof”. III The operations of Magick art are difficult to classify, as they merge into each other, owing to the essential unity of their method and resuit. We may mention : 1. Operations such as év…

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1898 · PDF PAGE 40

Jephthah

…ring of a harp that intenses The note that its fire may not find. For here in the tumult and labour And blindness of cowering man, _ The spirit has God for a neighbour, And the wheels unreturning that ran Return to the heart of the roses, And curl in the new blossom now, As the holiest fire that encloses Gray flame on the holiest brow. So midnight with magic reposes, And slumbers to visions bow. For the soul of man, being free, shall pass the gates of God, And the spirit find the Sea by the feet of Him untrod, | And the flesh, a lifeless ember,…

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1910 · PDF PAGE 18

Ambergris

AMBERGRIS 9 FROM SONGS OF THE SPIRIT Astrology A lonely spirit seeks the midnight hour, When souls have power To cast away one moment bonds of clay, And touch the day With pallid, wistful lips beyond the earth, And bring to birth New thoughts with which life long has travailed ; As if one dead Should rise and utter secrets of the tomb, And from hell’s womb Or heaven’s breast bring all the load of fears, Toils of long years, Sorrows of life and agonies of death, Hard caught-up breath, The labouring hands of love, the cheeks of shame, The gloomy …

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1899 · PDF PAGE 58

Jephthah and Other Mysteries

…ring of a harp that intenses The note that its fire may not find. For here in the tumult and labour And blindness of cowering man, _ The spirit has God for a neighbour, And the wheels unreturning that ran Return to the heart of the roses, And curl in the new blossom now, As the holiest fire that encloses Gray flame on the holiest brow. So midnight with magic reposes, And slumbers to visions bow. For the soul of man, being free, shall pass the gates of God, And the spirit find the Sea by the feet of Him untrod, | And the flesh, a lifeless ember,…

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1901 · PDF PAGE 85

The Soul of Osiris

…. 73 I draw toward. Oh, suddenly I see The treason-pledge, the royal prostitute. One moment, and I should have passed beyond Linked unto Spirit by the fourfold bond. Not dead to earth, but living as divine, A priest, a king, an oracle, a shrine, A saviour ! Yet my misty spirit conned The secret murmur : “ Gereth, I am thine ! ” I must have listened to the voice of hell. The earthly horror wove its serpent spell Against the Beauty of the World : I heard Desolate voices cry the doleful word “ Unready ! ” All the soul invisible Of that vast desert…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 13

The Goetia

…d: Joou: Abrasar: Sabriam: Mo: Gu: Adonaie: Ede: Cou: Angelos ton Cheon: Aniala Lai: ®aia: Ape: Diathanna Chorun. J Am be! the BWornless Spirit! having sight in the feet: Strong, and the Jmmortal Fire! ‘4 am be! the Cruth! 4 Am be! Cibo hate that evil should be wrought in the THorid! 4 am be, that lighteneth and thundereth, 4 am be, from whom is the Shower of the Life of Earth: 4 am be, whose mouth ever flameth: J am be, the Begetter and aABanifester unto the Light: J am be; the Grace of the Tiorid: “Che beart Pirt with a Serpent” is Wp Mame! C…

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