alkhemy (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} alkhemy) wrote,@ 2005-07-30 20:09:00 |
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The fifteenth and final plate of the 17th century manuscript Mutus Liber contains the Philosopher's Stone within a sealed flask, with its alchemist creators sealing their lips and pointing to the details above. They offer the following passage:
Ora
Lege Lege Lege Relege Labora
et Iuvenies
Ora. May I have the courage to see the Great Work through. Only I understand the Mystery to which the Great Work will be applied.
Legeo. SS has provided me with a wonderful introduction to the fundamentals, but i must be certain to examine everything carefully before I can go on. This is always the most challenging obstacle for me. After it, EM, and the works of the Masters to aid me with their experiences.
I found Secrets of the Alchemists again for a moderate examination of the Ripley Scroll, as well as a primer on Chinese alchemy and the lesser known alchemical works of Europe.
Lege Lege Lege Relege Labora
et Iuvenies
Ora. May I have the courage to see the Great Work through. Only I understand the Mystery to which the Great Work will be applied.
Legeo. SS has provided me with a wonderful introduction to the fundamentals, but i must be certain to examine everything carefully before I can go on. This is always the most challenging obstacle for me. After it, EM, and the works of the Masters to aid me with their experiences.
I found Secrets of the Alchemists again for a moderate examination of the Ripley Scroll, as well as a primer on Chinese alchemy and the lesser known alchemical works of Europe.
