Bibliotheca philosophica hermetica

The Hermetic Arcanum Sacred-Texts Esoteric Index Previous Next Wherein the secrets of nature and art concerning the matter of the philosophers' stone and the manner of working are explained in an authentic and orderly manner. The work of an anonymous author, penes nos unda tagi. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Which all the groves with shadows overcast, And gloomy valleys hide. Nor yieldeth it to any Force, but readily and willingly will follow him, who Knows Dame Venus Birds And him to whom of Doves a lucky pair Sent from above shall hover 'bout his Ear. 16. 17. 18. In Gold the seeds of Gold do lie, Though buried in Obscurity. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. Vain hope, at last the hungry Plough-man cheats With empty husks, instead of lusty meats. 32. 33. Want is poor mortal's wages, when his toil Produces only loss of pain and oil. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. One from on high a Golden Fleece displays Which shews the Entrance, another says How hard a task you'll find.

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