Toxites Michael Toxites (1514–1581), the editor and physician mentioned on the previous page

ON CHEMISTRY, OR the Philosopher’s Stone original Latin: "DE CHEMIA, SIVE Lapide Philosophico" to the reader.

To the holy, the Art The "Art" refers to Alchemy or Chemistry is certain, brief, rich, and a venerable gift; yet to the unworthy, it is deceptive, meager, long, and fleeting.
Therefore, worship God with an upright heart, you who are holy: with Christ as your guide original Latin: "Christo Auspice", kindly begin the journey you have undertaken.
And remember this to be the goal of this praiseworthy art: that you, as one man, may provide certain help to many people.
Let this be your purpose: not that you should wish to be greater than kings with an unusual splendor.