FOR THEE

Under the shadow of your wings original Latin: "Sub umbra alarum tuarum," a common biblical reference to divine protection

FOR US


Here is clearly presented to you all the skill of the entire world, all art and science at once. Yet seek first the kingdom of God; only then consider these things. Take heed of all sharp speech.	If you understand and follow my teaching, you will desire nothing more, just as I also am well content and ask little of the world's misery. Whatever is meant to sustain me here, neither money nor goods shall I lack.

THE ALL original Greek: "ΠAN" (Pan)

THE SOPHIC MIRROR OF THE ROSE CROSS

original Latin title: "Speculum Sophicum Rhodo-Stauroticum"

That is:

Extensive Discovery of the

College and axioms of the
specially enlightened Fraternity of the CHRIST-
Rosy Cross: for the further instruction of all expectant seekers
of true Wisdom, but to the inextinguishable
shame and mockery of the ignorant critics. original: "Zoilijs," referring to Zoilus, a Greek grammarian known for harsh criticism; here used for spiteful detractors.

By

Theophilus Schweighardt of Constance.
Theophilus Schweighardt is a pseudonym for Daniel Mögling (1596–1635), a physician and alchemist.

With the privilege of God & nature, not to be
overthrown in eternity. 1618.

PHYSIOLOGY The study of the laws of nature and the physical world.

Yet I hold this as my greatest joy

THEOLOGY The study of divine matters and scripture.

God's word, it remains in Eternity


Pray.	Work.
The famous Benedictine motto "Ora et Labora," central to the Rosicrucian balance of spiritual and physical labor.

Look, Reader, at what stands before your eyes;

this is my true likeness.

In this, hither heart with cross and wings and oh, more.

My life and my well-being,

through which my name becomes known.

Ignorance
Poverty T S The initials of the author's pseudonym, Theophilus Schweighardt.

Sea of opinions original Latin: "Pelagus opinionum"


If you do not understand my faithful teaching, you will never understand any book.	I have explained it so clearly and placed it before your eyes with figures.

Seek ye first the Kingdom of Heaven

original Latin: "Quærite primum Regnum Cælorum," from Matthew 6:33.