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The Secret Rituals of the O.T.O.
H.P.: (Sits.)
G.M.: (Sits.)
(All seat themselves.)
RECEPTION OF POSTULANT
First Point
M.W.S.: Very Excellent and Perfect Princes, the business of this evening is the reception of Brother
(Sister) ...
(H.P. retires to Red Room, or acts as introducer.
M.W.S. takes position on Tau, setting up the ... and placing the Crucifix on his breast.
G.M. draws sword, and goes without veil. Introducer, who has habited Postulant in white, with IV°
apron, and placed the V.S.L. in his hand, takes the petition to G.M. who takes it to M.W.S. who says:
‘Admit the Postulant!’ Introducer returns to Postulant, and leads him amid strains of martial musick to
the outer veil. Then he knocks. G.M. draws veil.)
G.M.: Who are you?
Introducer: A Member of the Body of Initiates.
G.M.: Whither go you?
Introducer: To the Immortal Mansions of Babalon.
G.M.: What is your rank?
Introducer: I am become a Perfect Magician.
G.M.: Give me the sign.
(Done.)
Your petition has been favourably received by this Princely Chapter; but, whilst we admire your zeal and
courage, alas! you came amongst us at a time when we are overwhelmed by the deepest sorrow.
Consternation now spreads horror over our brows. An earthquake rends the fair breast of our mother, and
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