Hermes Trismegistus's True Ancient Way of Nature

Psalm XL. 6. original: Psalm. XL. 6. In the 18th-century German Bibles, this verse corresponds to Psalm 40:5 in modern English translations.

Lord, my God, great are Your wonders and Your thoughts, which You demonstrate to us; nothing is equal to You; I will proclaim them and speak of them, even though they are not to be counted.

Psalm XXV. 14. In modern translations, this is Psalm 25:14.

The secret original: Geheimniß. In an alchemical context, this refers not just to a religious mystery, but to the "Secret of the Great Work" revealed only to the devout. of the Lord is among those who fear Him, and His covenant He lets them know.