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plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf2 Book 13}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf2 .}{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf2 }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf2\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf2 Hermes to Tat}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf2 .}\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf2\par\pard\plain\ql\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf2\par\pard\plain\ql{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 1. T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 at}{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . In the general lectures, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3
O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 father, you spoke in riddles about}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 the divine nature without
shedding any light. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf3 You haven't revealed}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 anything when you say that nobody can be saved before}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 rebirth. }\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 After you had
spoken to me when we were crossing" the}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\
ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 desert, I sought your help and asked to learn the
teaching on}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3
rebirth, for this, above all I did not know, and you said: When you}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 are ready to become a stranger
to the world, I shall bestow it upon}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 you.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 I am ready now and my mind is set firmly away from the}\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 beguilement of the
world. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3
Fulfil your promise to me in which you}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 said you would set before me either openly or in secret the way
in}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 which rebirth is
bestowed. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3
For I do not know, Trismegistus, from}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 what sort of womb or from what kind of seed man is born.}\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 2. H}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . }{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 son, spiritual wisdom lies in
the womb of silence and the}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf3 seed is truth and the Supreme Good.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\
plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 at}{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . By whom is the seed sown father? }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 I am entirely at a loss.}\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 H}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . By the will of God
son.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 T}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . And what kind of
man is born, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3
father? }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3
For he has nothing}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3
in common with me either in nature or mind.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\
plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 ermes}{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . He who is born from God is of a different kind; he is a
son}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 of God and
himself God, in all he is the All, composed of all powers.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\
cf4 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . You speak in riddles, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\
f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 father, not like father to son.}\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 H}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . This kind of knowledge
is not taught son, but through}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 God it is remembered, whenever He wills.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 3. T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\
f2\fs32\cf3 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}
{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 father, you are giving me answers which are
impossible}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 and
contrived. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3
I would like to make a frank reply to this: I have}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\
cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 become a stranger in my father's family! }\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 Do not refuse me,
father;}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 I am your
true son; tell me fully the way of rebirth.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\
plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 ermes}{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . What shall I say, my son? }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\
par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 I have only this to tell: I see}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 within me a formless
vision born by the mercy of God. I have come}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 out of my former self into an immortal body. I am not now
what I}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 was before.
For I have been born in }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 Mind}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf3 . Such a thing is not}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf3 taught, nor can it be seen by the physical body. So I have no}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 interest in my former
physical form, for I am without colour and}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 cannot be touched or measured; I am a stranger to
these. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 Now
you}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 see me with
your eyes, as something which you understand}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 through body and sight, but I am not now beheld with
these eyes,}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 o
son.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 4. T}
{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . }{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 father, you have cut me to
the quick, and destroyed my}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4 faculties; for now I do not see myself.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\
pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 ermes}
{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . I wish that you had now stepped out of yourself, my
son,}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 like those who
dream In sleep and yet are awake.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 at}{\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf4 . Tell me this also, who is the author of rebirth?}\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\
fs32\cf4 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . The son of God, man complete, and
this by God's will.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4 5. T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . I
am dumbstruck and bereft of my wits , }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 father, for I see}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 that your size and your features remain the same.}\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 H}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . In this you are
deceived. The mortal form changes day by}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 day, with the turning of time it grows and decays, its
reality is a}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
deception.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3
6. T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . What then
is true, Trismegistus?}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf4 H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4
ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . The untroubled, unlimited, colourless
formless unmoving naked, shining, self-knowing, the unchanging good without a}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 body.}\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\
f2\fs32\cf5 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 . }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}
{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 father, I am truly beside myself. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf5\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 I expected that through}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf5 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 you I would have
become wise, but the powers of the mind have}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf5 }{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 been blocked.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5\par\pard\plain\
ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 ermes}{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . So be it, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 son. There is that which rises like fire and falls}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 like earth, and is moist like
water and breathes like air, but how}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 can you perceive by means of the senses that which is neither
solid}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 nor liquid,
which cannot be grasped or released, is apprehended}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\
cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 only by its power and activity? }\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 This requires the ability
to understand}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 birth
in God.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 7.
T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . I am
incapable of this, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
father.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 H}
{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . May it not be
so, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 son; withdraw
into yourself and it shall}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4 come. Will and it is so. Make idle the senses of the body and the}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 spirit will be born.
Cleanse yourself from the torments of the}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 material world which arise from the lack of reason.}\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 T}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . Do I have
tormentors within me, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf4 father?}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf4 H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . More
than a few,}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3
O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 son. In fact there are many and they}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 are fearsome.}\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\
f2\fs32\cf4 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . I am not aware of them, }{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 father.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\
fs32\cf4 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . This ignorance son, is the first of
these tormentors. The}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf4 second is sorrow; the third is intemperance; the fourth lust; the}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 fifth injustice; the sixth
greed; the seventh deceit; the eighth envy;}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 the ninth treachery; the tenth anger; the eleventh
recklessness;}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 the
twelfth malice. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4 These are twelve in number, but besides these}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\
fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 there are many others, my son. They compel
the inner man who}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
dwells in the prison of his body to suffer through his senses. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 These}{\lang1033\langfe1033\
f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 tormentors depart one by one from' the
man who receives God's}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf4 mercy. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
This constitutes the manner and teaching of rebirth.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\
par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 8. For the rest, be still, }{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 son, and keep
silence; thus God's mercy}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4 for us shall}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf6 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 not
cease. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
Rejoice now, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 son,
being thoroughly}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
cleansed by the powers of God, you are thus united with the Word.}\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 Knowledge of God has come
to us, and therefore ignorance has}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 been banished. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\
plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 Experience of joy has come to us, and
therefore}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 son,
sorrow will flee to those who give place to it.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\
pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7 9. After joy, the power I summon is self-
control; most welcome}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf7 power, let us most gladly receive her too, my son; on her arrival}\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7 see how she
drives off intemperance. Now I call the fourth, steadfastness,}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf7 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7 the power opposed to lust. }\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7 This next
step son, is the}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf7 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7
seat of justice. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf7 See how without trial she has chased out injustice.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf7\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7 With injustice gone we become
just. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7 I
summon the sixth power,}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf7 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf7 generosity, opposed to greed. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7\par\pard\plain\
ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7 With greed gone, I next summon}{\lang1033\langfe1033\
f2\fs32\cf7 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7 truth, deceit flees, and truth is
present. See how upon the arrival}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf7 }{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7 of truth the Supreme Good arises; envy has fled far from us. }\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7 The}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf7 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7 Supreme Good,
together with life and light, has followed upon}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\
cf7 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7 truth, and the torments of darkness no longer
fall upon us, but}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf7 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7
conquered, they all fly off with a rush of wings.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf7\par\
pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 10. You know now son, the manner of
rebirth. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
And with the}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
arrival of these ten, spiritual birth is complete and it drives out the}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 twelve, and by this birth we
have become}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 divine.
}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\
plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 Whoever, then,}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\
cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 by God's mercy attains a divine birth is freed
from the bodily}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf8
senses and is made whole by these powers}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf8 .}{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf8 }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf8\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf8 He knows himself and}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf8 }{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf8 rejoices.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf8\par\pard\plain\ql{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 11. T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 at}{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 : O. father, I have been made steadfast through God; I now}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 see not With the eyes
, but by the operation of spiritual energy in}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }
{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 the powers. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\
ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 I am in heaven, in earth, in water, in air; I am in
living}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 creatures
and in plants; I am in the :womb, before the womb, after}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\
fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 the womb. I am present everywhere. But tell
me again how those}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4
twelve tormentors of darkess are banished by the ten powers;}\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 how does this happen, }{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 Tnsmegistus?}\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 12. H}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . This tent of the body
through which we have passed, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O }{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 son, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 is}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf3 composed from the zodiac and this consists of signs, twelve}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 number; the body is of one
nature and appears in every form; it}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 exists to lead man astray. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\
pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 Among the signs , my son, there are pairs}
{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 united in activity,
as recklessness is inseparable from anger; they}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\
cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 are indistinguishable. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 Under the power of right reason
they withdraw,}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 for
they are banished by the ten powers. For the ten son,}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\
fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 beget the soul; life and light are united,
and this unity is born from}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf3 spirit In reason, the One contains the ten, the ten the One.}\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 13. T}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . 0 father, I see the All and
I see myself in }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 Mind}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3
.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 H}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . This is
rebirth, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 son, no
longer to picture oneself with}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 regard to the three dimensional body. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 This is the gift of the}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 teaching on rebirth,
which I have expounded, so that we do not}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 misrepresent the All to the many, but give it to those
whom God}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 himself
wills.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 14.
T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . Tell me, }{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 father, will this
body which is made up of the}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 powers, ever be subject to dissolution?}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\
cf3 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . Be quiet and do not speak of the
impossible; you will err}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf3 and the eye of }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 Mind}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf3 in you will be corrupted. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 The visible body born}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\
cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 of nature }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 is}
{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 far}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 different from that of spiritual birth. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 For the one}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 can be dissolved and the other
cannot; the one is mortal and the}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 other immortal. Do you not know that you have become divine
and}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 that you are a
son of the One? }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf3 So also am }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 I}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf3 .}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 15.
T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . Then, }{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 father, I wish to
hear the hymn of praise which}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 you said was there to be heard fr om the powers, on my birth
into}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 the eighth
sphere.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 H}
{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf5 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 . I will
recite it, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 son;
just as Poimandres revealed the}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5\par\pard\plain\ql{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 eighth sphere to me. You do well to make haste to free
yourself}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5
from the tent of the body, for you have been purified. Poimandres,}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf5 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 the }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\
fs32\cf5 Mind}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 of the Supreme, gave me no more than
what has been}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf5 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5
written, being aware that I should be able to know all things by}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf5 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 myself and to hear what I
wanted to hear, and to- see all, and he}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf5 }{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 charged me to create works of beauty. Wherefore the
powers in me}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf5 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 sing
also in all things .}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf4 T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . 0
father, I want to hear and to know these things.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\
pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 16. H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4
ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . Be still , }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3
O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 son, hear the harmonious song of praise, the}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 hymn of rebirth,
which I had not thought to impart so easily, if you}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\
cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 had not reached the very end. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 For this hymn is not taught
but hid}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 in silence.
}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 And so, }
{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 son, standing
under the clear sky , and facing}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 the south wind, at the setting of the sun, bow down; do
likewise}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
facing east at sunrise. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 Be still , }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 son.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 Secret Hymn}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 17. Let every creature in the }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\
fs32\cf3 C}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 osmos give ear to this hymn.}\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 Open, Earth.}\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 Let the rains pour
without restraint.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf3 Trees, be not shaken.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 I am about to praise the Lord of creation, the All and the}\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 One.}\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 Open heavens;
winds, be still.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf3 Let God's immortal sphere receive my song.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\
pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 For I am about to sing praise to the
Creator of all, who fixed the}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf4 earth, who suspended the heavens , and who, in lands inhabited}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 and wild, parted
fresh water from the ocean fo r the creation and}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4
}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 sustenance of all mankind; who ordained that fire
appear for the}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 use
of gods and men. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4 Let us give praise to Him, above the heavens,}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\
fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 the founder of all nature.}\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 He is the eye of }{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 Mind}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 , may He receive
the praise of every power}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 within me.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 18. }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf3 powers within me, sing to the One and to the All;}{\lang1033\langfe1033\
f2\fs32\cf3
}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 with one accord, all you powers , sing praise at my
bidding.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
Divine knowledge, illumined by you, I sing through you of}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\
fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 the spiritual light and I rejoice in the
delight of }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 Mind}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 .}\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 Sing praise
with me, all you powers .}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 You, Temperance, sing with me.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\
pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 Justice, through me praise what is just.}\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 Generosity,
through me praise the All.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 Truth, sing of the truth.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\
plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 Good, praise the Good.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 Life and light, from you comes the
praise and to you it}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf4 returns .}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\
f2\fs32\cf4 I give thanks to you, Father, the strength of all my powers .}\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 I give thanks to
you, God, power of all my strength.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 Your Word through me sings to you.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 Receive all back through me
by the Word, a spoken}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf4 sacrifice .}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf3 19. Thus cry the powers within me.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\
plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 They praise the All, they accomplish your will
which comes}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
forth from you and returns to you, being the All.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\
pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 Receive an offering of speech from all
beings.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\
cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 life, preserve the All within us.}\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 O}{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 light, illuminate the All .}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\
pard\plain\ql{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 God,
inspire the All.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4 For }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 Mind}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
guides your Word, 0 bearer-of- the-breath-of-life,}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\
pard\plain\ql{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
Creator of the world. You are God.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 20. All this your man proclaims through fire, air, earth,
water;}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3
through breath, through your creatures.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\
ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 From you I have discovered eternity's song of praise
and in}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 your
will I have found the rest I seek.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 By your will, I have witnessed this praise being sung.}\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 21. T}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . }{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 father, I have set this hymn
in the }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 C}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 osmos
within me.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3
H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . Say: In
the world of }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 Mind}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf3 , }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 son.}\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 T}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . In the world of }
{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 Mind}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 , }{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 father I am full of power. }\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 By your}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 song and praise, }{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 Mind}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 in me has been
fully illumined. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\
fs32\cf4 I, too,}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
strongly wish to give praise to God from my own heart.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\
par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3
ermes.}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 Do so with care, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\
fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 son.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\
plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 at}{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 . Father, what I behold in }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3
Mind}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 I speak. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3\par\pard\
plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 To you, God, f}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\
cf3 i}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 rst}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 }{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf3 author of generation, I, Tat, send these offerings of speech.}\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf8\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 God, you are
Father, you are Lord, you are }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf5 Mind}{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 , receive these}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5\par\pard\plain\ql{\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 words of mine as you will. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5\
par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 For by your will all things are
accomplished.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf4 H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . }{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3 O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 son, offer an
acceptable sacrifice to God, the Father of all.}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\
cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 But also add, }{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf3
O}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5 son, through the Word.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf5\
par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 22. T}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\
cf4 at}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . I thank you father, for allowing me to sing
as I prayed.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\
cf4 H}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 ermes}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 . I am
glad son, that you have brought forth the fruit of}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\
pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 truth, a good and immortal harvest. }\
lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 And now that
you have learnt}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4
this from me, keep silence about this miracle and reveal to no one}{\lang1033\
langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 the tradition of rebirth, lest
we be called betrayers. }\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 We have both}{\lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 }{\lang9\
langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 been sufficiently careful, I in speaking, and you in listening.
}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 In}{\
lang1033\langfe1033\f2\fs32\cf4 Mind}{\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4 you have come to
know both yourself and our Father.}\lang9\langfe9\f2\fs32\cf4\par\pard\plain\ql\
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