The Key of Solomon

First, three candles must be bought, of which one? should be? of? virgin? wax? original: "cera virginis" — pure, unused beeswax, often specified in ritual magic to ensure spiritual purity, another? of? its? similar? animal? original: "animali simili" — likely tallow or fat from an animal corresponding to the planetary forces being invoked, and? the third? of? solar? matter? original: "materia solari" — substances astrologically linked to the Sun, such as wax dyed yellow or infused with saffron or gold. And? in? these?, whatever? lights? are? placed? above? those? three? candles?, each? must? be? under? the disposition of its luminary, of the Moon?, Mars?, and the Sun?, [on the] day?, sign?, and? hour?. And they should hold the candles in their? mouth? original: "in ore suum" — an unusual ritual instruction; it may suggest holding the candles near the face or a specific breath-work practice to sanctify the prayers that follow, and with devotion let him say these psalms: "O Lord my God, in thee have I put my trust" Psalm 7, "The heavens declare thy glory" Psalm 19, "My God, my God, look upon me" Psalm 22, "O Lord my God, the Lord is my light" Psalm 27. "I will extol thee, O Lord" Psalm 30, "Have mercy upon me, O God" Psalm 51, "Have mercy upon me, O God, my God, unto? thee?, O Lord?, have I lifted? up? likely Psalm 25: "Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul" and? if? God? grants? from? thy? mouth?," "Behold now, bless the works of the Lord" referring to the 'Benedicite' or Song of the Three Holy Children. "Praise the Lord from the heavens" Psalm 148, "Whosoever will be saved" The Athanasian Creed, a foundational statement of Christian belief often used as an incantation in this period. "Give ear, O heavens, to what I speak" The Song of Moses from Deuteronomy 32, and afterward let him say this prayer.