The Hermetic Philosopher, or Master Key

against those who despise [it] / or the unfit original: "minùs idoneos." A Latin phrase referring to those who are unqualified or unworthy of such sacred knowledge.
might be in need of protection and defense /
[and] could be in need ; Therefore [I] have
such / in the confidence / that my
boldness undertaken in this regard
will not be ungraciously
received / under Your High-
Countly Grace’s Name /
not only allowed [it] to go out in print once again /
but also because of
your extraordinary knowledge in
this high Medicine Medicine: original "Medicin." In this context, it refers to "Spagyric" or alchemical medicine, which practitioners believed could extract the "spirit" of substances to cure any ailment., which alone
is capable of all things in all illnesses original: "Kranckheiten." /
and [which] Your High-Countly
Grace’s highly-praiseworthy House
at all times has held in high esteem and honor /
loved and sought after /
wished herewith in most obedient submission original: "Submission." A formal 17th-century expression of deep respect and deference to a social superior.
to humbly dedicate / and to wish /
that the Most High