The Sendivogian Chemical Tripod

Preface.

but—that it shows the true and clear
Light of Nature The "Light of Nature" (Lumen Naturae) is a central concept in alchemical thought, referring to the innate wisdom or divine spark within the physical world that allows humans to understand the mysteries of creation through observation and reason., and with that same light,
ignites a flame in the most hidden corners and inner-
most treasure chambers of the same;
it reveals all secrets and, to the
God-fearing, ingenious, and diligent
researcher of this holy and secret
art original: "kunſt," referring specifically to alchemy, often called the "Great Art."—or rather, this gift of God—
it offers and places the key
into the hand. Now, no philosopher
can do more than present the light and the
key; whoever then has no eyes
to see, and no hands to
unlock—or even lacks the understanding
to recognize and grasp the Light of Nature
and the Key of the Art from these treatises—
that person may surely
conclude that he was not ordained
by God for such a high work,
not destined by Fate original: "Fato." Even in Christian-alchemical texts, the concept of "Fate" was often used to describe one's divinely appointed path or natural disposition.,
and not qualified by his own
nature. Thus, to avoid
his own harm, the offense of his
neighbor, and the slandering of the Art,
he may honorably withdraw
from this pursuit and instead,
with the little talent original: "pfündlin." This is a reference to the "talents" or "pounds" in the biblical parable (Matthew 25:14-30), meaning the specific gifts or abilities God has given an individual. granted to him by God,
follow his other calling all the more diligently.