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Page 1 of 711913 · PDF PAGE 6
…f initiates in whose hands are concentrated the wisdom and the knowledge of the following bodies: 1, The Gnostic Catholic Church, 2. The Order of the Knights of the Holy Ghost. 3. The Order of the Illuminati. 4. The Order of the Temple (Knights Templar). 5 6. - The Order of the Knights of St. John, . The Order of the Knights of Malta. 7. ‘The Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepul chre. 8, The Hidden Church of the Holy Graal. 9. The Rosicrucian Order. 10, The Holy Order of Rose Croix of Heredom. 11, The Order of the Holy Royal Arch of Enoch. 12…
1919 · PDF PAGE 211
LIBER LII MANIFESTO OF THE 0.T.O. PEACE, TOLERANCE, TRUTH; SALUTATION ON ALL POINTS OF THE TRIANGLE; RESPECT TO THE ORDER. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: GREETING AND HEALTH Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. 1. The O.T.O. is a body of initiates in whose hands are concentrated the wisdom and the knowledge of the follow- ing bodies: HoHFOOMPNAKHRYYH 4 bd HoHBw The Gnostic Catholic Church. The Order of the Knights of the Holy Ghost. The Order of the Illuminati. The Order of the Temple (Knights Templar). The Order of the Knights of St. …
1919 · PDF PAGE 236
…ed in this place.) 62. As explained above, Brethren are entirely free of most legal burdens, since lawsuits are not permitted within the Order, and since they may call upon the legal advisers of the Order to defend them against their enemies in case of need. EIGHTH HOUSE 63. All Brethren are entitled after death to the proper dis- posal of their remains according to the rites of the Order and their grade in it. 64. If the Brother so desire, the entire amount of the fees and subscriptions which he has paid during his life will be handed over by …
1930 · PDF PAGE 29
… planes. The subject is very difficulté and entirely beyond the limits of this small treatise. We append a more detailed account. 3. The Order of the S. S. is composed of those who hâve crossed the Abyss; the implications of this expression may be studied in Liber 418, the 14Ü1, I3th, I2th, nth, ioth and 9th Aethyrs in particular. Ail members of the Order are in full possession of the Formulae of Attainment, both mystical or inwardly-directed and Magical or outwardly-directed. They hâve full expérience of attainment in both these paths. They ar…
1913 · PDF PAGE 16
higher degrees the Bonds of Fraternity are still further strengthened. The Order thus affords a perfect system of insurance against every misfortune or accident of life. 7° Members of the IX° become part proprietors of the Estates and Goods of the Order, so that the attainment of this degree implies a return with interest of the fees and subscriptions paid. 8° The Order gives practical assistance in life to worthy members of even its lower degrees, so that, even if originally poor, they become well able to afford the comparatively high fees of …
1919 · PDF PAGE 231
…. NINTH HOUSE 35. Every Brother is expected to spend a great part of his spare time in the study of the principles of the Law and of the Order, and in searching out the key to its great and manifold mysteries. 36. He should also do all in his power to spread the Law, especially taking long journeys, when possible, to remote places, there to sow the seed of the Law. TENTH HOUSE 37. All pregnant women are especially sacred to members of the Order, and no effort should be spared to bring them to acceptance of the Law of Freedom, so that the unborn…
1919 · PDF PAGE 237
…EMPLI ORIENTIS 68. Special Profess-Houses will be established for their convenience, should they wish to take advantage of them. 69. The Order offers great social advantages to its mem- bers, bringing them as it does into constant association with men and women of high rank. 70. The Order offers extraordinary opportunities to its members in their trades, businesses, or professions, aiding them by co-operation, and securing them clients or cus- tomers. ELEVENTH HOUSE 71. The Order offers friendship to its members, bringing together men and women…
1935 · PDF PAGE 7
All members of the Order are in full possession of the Formulae of Attainment, both mystical or inwardly-directed and Magical or outwardly-directed. They have full experience of attainment in both these paths. They are all, however, bound by the original and fundamental Oath of the Order, to devote their energy to assisting the Progress of their Inferiors in the Order. Those who accept the rewards of their emancipation for themselves are no longer within the Order. Members of the Order are each entitled to found Orders dependent on themselves o…
1919 · PDF PAGE 235
…ngth, leaping laugh- ter and delicious languor, force and fire, are of us.” 54. Children of all Brethren are entitled to the care of the Order, and arrangements will be made to educate them in certain of the Profess-Houses of the Order. 55. Children of Brethren who are left orphans will be officially adopted by the Master of his Lodge, or if the latter decline, by the Supreme Holy King himself, and treated in all ways as if they were his own. 56. Brethren who have a right to some especial interest in any child whose mother is not a member of th…
1909 · PDF PAGE 248
…ama Fraternitatis,* or ‘History of the Society,’ which must have been derived from the old records of C. R.’s t pupils. . . . “The first order is a group of four grades: the second order is a group of three grades of adeptship. “ Highest of all are those great rulers who severally sustain and govern the Third Order, which includes Three Magic Titles of honour and supremacy; in case of a vacancy the most advanced 7° = 4°{ obtains by decree the well-earned reward. The grades of the first order are of Hebrew design ; of the Second, Christian. “The…
1909 · PDF PAGE 248
…ama Fraternitatis,* or ‘History of the Society,’ which must have been derived from the old records of C. R.’s t pupils. . . . “The first order is a group of four grades: the second order is a group of three grades of adeptship. “ Highest of all are those great rulers who severally sustain and govern the Third Order, which includes Three Magic Titles of honour and supremacy; in case of a vacancy the most advanced 7° = 4°{ obtains by decree the well-earned reward. The grades of the first order are of Hebrew design ; of the Second, Christian. “The…
1919 · PDF PAGE 232
…40. Every Brother is expected to use all his influence with persons in a superior station of life (so called) to induce them to join the Order. Royal personages, ministers of State, high officials in the Diplomatic, Naval, Military, and Civil Services are particularly to be sought after, for it is intended ultimately that the temporal power of the State be brought into the Law, and led into freedom and prosperity by the application of its principles. 41. Colleges of the Order will presently be established where the children of its members may b…
1909 · PDF PAGE 250
… any one to fail therein. Unsuitable candidates wereadmitted for no better reason than that of their worldly possessions. “In short, the Order failed to initiate. “‘ Scandal arose, and with it schism. “In 1900 one P., a brother, instituted a rigorous test of S.R.M.D. on the one side and the Order on the other. . . .” Here we must leave the “ Lection,” returning to it in its proper place, and after explaining “the Diagram of the Paths and the Grades,” enter upon the Ritual of the o°=o° Grade of Neophyte. It will be at once apparent to the reader…
1909 · PDF PAGE 250
… any one to fail therein. Unsuitable candidates wereadmitted for no better reason than that of their worldly possessions. “In short, the Order failed to initiate. “‘ Scandal arose, and with it schism. “In 1900 one P., a brother, instituted a rigorous test of S.R.M.D. on the one side and the Order on the other. . . .” Here we must leave the “ Lection,” returning to it in its proper place, and after explaining “the Diagram of the Paths and the Grades,” enter upon the Ritual of the o°=o° Grade of Neophyte. It will be at once apparent to the reader…
1913 · PDF PAGE 5
…l of Glenstrae, Comte Macyregor, Chevalier Mac-gregor, Macgregor- Mathers, S'Rhiogail ‘mo Dream, Deo Duce Comite Ferro, Chevalier of the Order of St. Germain, ec, etc, by Mr. Q. Scorpio, one of His Majesty's ‘Counsel learned in the Law, Sconrio, KC. What is your name? Marans. The whole lo ScowP1o, KC. The name on your birth certificate Maviens, Mathers Scorpio, K.C. You wereeducated at Bedord Grammar School? Marueus. Yes. ScoxPt0, K.C. And became a lieutenant in a Hampshire volunteer regiment? Mateus, Yes. ‘conPlo, K.C, Yet in Paris you were en…
1919 · PDF PAGE 221
LIB] AN OPEN LETTER ER Cl TO THOSE WHO MAY WISH TO JOIN THE ORDER; ENUMERATING THE DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES. THESE REGULATIONS COME INTO FORCE IN ANY DISTRICT WHERE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ORDER EXCEEDS ONE THOUSAND SOULS.
1913 · PDF PAGE 563
…ruments, in- struments which sound false in contact with a degraded soul. The wicked can feel nothing, because they can love nothing: in order to love one must be good. Consequently for them everything is empty, and it seems to them that Nature is im- potent, because they are so themselves ; they doubt everything because they know nothing; they blaspheme everything because they taste nothing; they caress in order to degrade; they drink in order to get drunk; they sleep in order to forget; they wake in order to endure mortal boredom: thus will l…
1913 · PDF PAGE 563
…ruments, in- struments which sound false in contact with a degraded soul. The wicked can feel nothing, because they can love nothing: in order to love one must be good. Consequently for them everything is empty, and it seems to them that Nature is im- potent, because they are so themselves ; they doubt everything because they know nothing; they blaspheme everything because they taste nothing; they caress in order to degrade; they drink in order to get drunk; they sleep in order to forget; they wake in order to endure mortal boredom: thus will l…
1919 · PDF PAGE 259
CONSTITUTION OF THE ORDER whatever is said in any grade. It has no relation to the general plan of the Order, is inscrutable, and dwells in its own Palaces. “There are certain important financial obligations in various grades. “The Electoral College of the Senate is vowed to poverty. All property, earnings, or salaries are vested in or paid over to the Grand Treasurer General. The members subsist on the charity of the Order, which is extended to them in accordance with their original rank in life. “These remarks apply equally to the Supreme Gra…
1944 · PDF PAGE 17
…ey wanted more advanced knowledge they could perfectly well get it by using in the proper 1An impudent mushroom swindle, calling itself “Order of Hidden Masters”, has recently appeared—and disappeared. manner the knowledge which they already possessed. In other words, they must utilize their magical powers to make contact with the Secret Chiefs of the Order. (This, incidentally, is a quite normal and traditional mode of procedure.) Shortly afterwards, Mathers, who had manoeuvred himself into the practical Headship of the Order, announced that h…