The Hermetic Philosopher, or Master Key

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[...believer] will also find the little pearl original: "Perlein." A metaphorical reference to the "pearl of great price" from the Gospel of Matthew, frequently used by alchemists to represent the Philosopher's Stone or the hidden essence of divine wisdom.; but to whom GOD does not grant this treasure original: "Schatz.", even if he reads every book, he will nevertheless remain in utter darkness original: "Finsternuß.". For just as God is the author and beginning, the inventor and creator of all creatures, so He also reserves the blessing original: "Seegen." for Himself at all times and wills that we should seek, knock, and pray.

Why would He want to show such secrets secrets: original "Arcana." In Paracelsian medicine, these are the hidden virtues or "essences" of substances that have the power to heal. and great wonders great wonders: original "Magnalia." From the Latin for "mighty works," referring to the magnificent operations of God within nature. to the unworthy? Why should He open and reveal them to the lazy? How should He hear those who do not pray to Him? How should He open for them if they have never yet come before the door of grace original: "Thür der Gnaden."? It is certainly not to be wondered at that one rarely attains this high gift of God original: "Gabe GOttes.". Very few consider that God [this...]