The Pimander of Hermes Trismegistus (1481) - Page 24

...of attaining salvation. I poured the words of wisdom into their ears. By this it happened that they emerged from the storms of intoxication original: "ebrium [ebrietatis] pcellis". A Hermetic metaphor for being overwhelmed by material desires and the "sleep" of the physical world.; at last, as evening approached and the rays of the sun were setting, I instructed them to give thanks to God. After they had indeed given thanks, each one retired to his own bed.

But I, having inscribed the kindness of Pimander Pimander: From the Greek Poimandres, meaning "Shepherd of Men," representing the Divine Mind or Logos. in the inner recesses of my soul, and having obtained all that I had sought, rested in joy. For the sleep of the body had become sobriety; the closing of the eyes, a true vision; my silence, a fertile pregnancy of goodness; and the utterance of my speech, the birth of all good things. These things happened to me as I drew from the Mind—that is, from Pimander, the Word of divine power. Wherefore, being myself inspired by the divine spirit, I have been made a master of the truth. For which reason, with all the powers of my soul, I give thanks to God the Father.

Holy is God, the Father of all.

Holy is God, whose will is fulfilled by His own powers.

Holy is God, who is made known to His own people.

Holy are You, who by the Word established all things.

Holy are You, of whom all nature is an image.

Holy are You, whom nature never created.

Holy are You, stronger than all power.

Holy are You, greater than all excellence.

Holy are You, better than all praise.

Accept these sacrifices of words, flowing from a soul and heart devoted to You. O Ineffable One, who is to be praised by silence alone, and by him who has turned away from the deceits contrary to true knowledge original: "veræ cognitioni". Referring to Gnosis, the direct, experiential knowledge of the divine.. Grant this: strengthen me, and make those who dwell in ignorance partakers of this grace—those who are indeed my brothers in knowledge original: "cognitõe" [cognitione]. Those who share in the same spiritual understanding., but Your children. For indeed I place my faith in You; I bear witness of You; I rise up into Life and Light. You Yourself are the Father to be worshipped.