Restoration to the Fraternity of the Rosy Cross

A decorative horizontal band of woodcut ornaments featuring scrolling floral or foliate motifs at the top of the page.

original Greek: "σύν θεῷ" (syn theō). A traditional pious opening invocation asking for divine blessing on the work.

O Brothers of the Rosy Cross, A reference to the Rosicrucians, a mysterious secret society of doctors and sages rumored to exist in the early 17th century. O pious

original Latin: "turba sophorum." "Sophorum" refers to those possessing deep, often occult or divine wisdom.
Be present for me with your

Just as the Fama Referring to the Fama Fraternitatis (1614), the first Rosicrucian manifesto, which declared the group's existence and invited the learned of Europe to contact them. shows that you are ready

Ah, I pray that my prayers may not be

I shall be a faithful friend, and my

to win faithful friends from the

In classical mythology, the nine Muses presided over the different arts and sciences; the author here suggests his desire to find companionship among those dedicated to intellectual and artistic pursuits.