1] The heavens declare the glory of the Goddess and the dark expanse is a testament to her skill 2] Day after day the blue firmament pours forth speech and night after night their song bestows knowledge 3] A song without speech, a song beyond language and yet their voice is heard 4] Their sound goes forth throughout the whole earth and their wordless words unto the end of all things The Goddess has appointed in the heavens a course for the sun 5] with joy it comes forth out of its night chamber and throughout the day it runs its course 6] its circuit passes from one end of heaven to the other and immense is its heat but she has appointed for us great trees and deep caves to hide ourselves from the heat thereof 7] The law of Maratrea is perfect the soul which learns of it is converted to faithfulness thereto the revelations of Maratrea are certain in their truth therein even those of feeble minds will find for themselves true wisdom 8] The decrees of Maratrea bring about immense beauties therefore the heart that loves beauty rejoices in them the commands of Maratrea have always a pure end however impure their necessary means knowledge thereof enlightens the eye of the heart 9] Adoration of Maratrea is pure and it endures without beginning and without end for in adoring her we become participants in her own self-adoration her decrees are certain and perfect in goodness and beauty 10] Her decrees are far more precious than gold even gold of the utmost purity Her decrees are sweeter than honey even the dripping honeycomb 11] You have decreed that the servants of your Cause be enlightened you have decreed the greatest reward for all of your children for every last one 12] Who can understand the ends for which you command wickedness! but keep my heart pure of such faults, even the hidden ones 13] You will spare the servants of your Cause from the ravages of the enmity and of the usurpation when the usurpers reign not any longer then the multitudes will become unblemished and become cleansed of the wickedness the usurpers inspire 14] The words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart will be acceptable according to your twofold law O Maratrea, my protector, my saviour |
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