Israel Regardie - The Complete Golden Dawn System of Magic.pdf

VOLUME SEVEN
of the Rite for whom it is a response to his battery, at once enters with the Candidate,
after which the precinct is tyled immediately. The entrance is so ordered that the Candidate
shall hear the question of the Chief Adept after the sound of the gong. As the Usher of the
Rite brings his charge forward.)
Chief.
Welcome, brethren, in the name of those who are with us, a great company, keeping
the place of our mystery. (The Usher places the Candidate at the eastern end of the hall,
facing west.)
Chief.
Frater Parepidemos Vallis, who is he that has followed you?
Usher.
He is the Associate Adeptus Minor Filius natus, filius datus, (vel alius) who, being
well known among us, has come in the fullness of time seeking the benefit of sanctuary.
Chief.
What is the age of our Truly Honored Frater?
Usher.
It is six years and many.
Chief.
Do you testify, Frater Parepidemos Vallis, that during the period of his preparation,
even from sunset to sunset, he has reserved the outward word?
Usher.
Our Associate himself testifies, in accordance with the sacred covenant. (The
Second Adept turns direct to the Candidate.)
Second.
By what sign do you enter? (Prior to his entrance the Candidate has been handed a
scroll containing the directions which are necessary to preserve his complete silence
throughout all the proceedings, and being prompted by the Usher of the Rite, he gives the sign
of the 5-6 Grade.)
Second.
Do you firmly and fully believe that beyond this Grade there are Mysteries which
are withheld and that the Closed Veil is not an unknown darkness? (The Candidate gives
the sign of Osiris slain.)
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