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The Secret Rituals of the O.T.O.
C.: I do.
S.: I warn you that a severe test of your sincerity will be required. Unless you are prepared to jeopardize
your social position, and possibly your liberty, or your life, it will be better for you to withdraw on the
instant. I wish further to impress firmly upon you that this Order is a serious body of men, courageous,
earnest, and faithful, and that these remarks are not the make-believe terrors of orders instituted for the
amusement of grown-up children.
(Pause.)
S.: (Loudly.) Candidate, do you persist in your Will to be consecrated a Magician?
C.: I do.
S.: Do you likewise pledge yourself, under penalty of your obligation, that you will conceal what I shall
now import to you with the same strict caution as our other secrets?
C.: I do.
S.: Then I will entrust you with the Pass Grip and Pass Word leading to the degree to which you seek
admission.
The Pass Grip is given by joining hands as you have been taught, and twisting the wrist sharply to the
right. The Pass Word is Thelema, which means WILL in the Greek language. Look frankly and fearlessly
into my eyes, and say with me:
The Word of the Law is THELEMA.
You will now retire from the Camp to a prepared place, there to undergo the necessary preparations for
your consecration.
(E. takes C. out.)
SECOND POINT (The Oath)
The C. is prepared by baring the right arm to the shoulder, the sleeve of his robe being securely pinned
back. The Camp is opened in the Second Degree. E. goes out, prepares C., and knocks twice. W. opens
door.
W.: Whom have you there?
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