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The Magical Ritual of The Sanctum Regnum

Eliphas Levi

The Conclusion.

One last word remains to be said. When the Temple is rebuilt, there will be no more sacrifice upon its High places. Centuries have passed since Hermes and Zoroaster lived and taught. A voice greater than that of the Soul of the World has imposed silence upon the Oracles.

The Word has been made Flesh; a new symbol of salvation by holy water has replaced the magical ceremonies of the day of Luna. The sacrifices to Samael on the day of Mars are surpassed by the heroic severities of penitence.

The sign of the Gift of Tongues and the Christian code have replaced the sacrifices to Mercury.

The day once sacred to Jupiter is now devoted to the sign of the Kingdom of God in man by the transubstantiation of love under the forms of bread and wine.

Anael has vanquished Venus: Lilith and Nahemah are consigned to Hades, and the sacred rite of marriage gives divine approval to the alliances of men and women.

Lastly, extreme unction, which prepares a man for a death of peace, has replaced the sad offerings of Saturn; and the priesthood of light gives forth illumination on the day sacred to the Sun.

Glory be to the Christ, who has brought to their completion the symbols of the Ancient Mysteries, and who has prepared the reign of knowledge by faith. Will you now be greater than all Magi? Hide away your science in the recesses of your mind. Become a Christian, simple and docile; be a faithful servant of the Church, believe, mortify yourself, and obey.