Book of Truth and the Philosophers — 1664 German MS

Because the coarse Materia matter is worthy
to be considered, how the philoso: philosophers
prove the Welt world based on the Ternary triad,
as Hermes Trismegis Trismegistus
(whom we should rightly believe)
has testified, how the [lower] and [reconciled]
follow that which is above.
According to his smaragdisch tafel Emerald Tablet,
the operation workings are such that we
also see how wisdom,
through its light of eternal wisdom,
testifies how His word was made through
Heaven and Earth, with all their contents.
They give witness, such as saltz salt when
it is present in the upper vessel, as
one may, in all its dignity
and qualities, secrets and
magical [powers]. Just as they are below
in the earthly vessel, like the world
with all its properties, work,

and qualities, as + p.? this not
only the Philoß. Philosophy but also
Theologia Theology proves, that the Earth
is full, not only of the earthly spirit
but also of the divine Holy Spirit.
As is taught therein, in the Book of
Wisdom, where it is written: neither
plants nor salves healed them,
but Your word, O Lord.

Because wisdom indicates
those same things, and in all works, the prayer
of the creature is our spirit and the whole
host of Heaven, and the host of stars
it fills. Yes, Heaven and Earth are
formed therefrom, and He holds it or does it
to and entirely everywhere, therefore also

the psalter book of Psalms says: where then

shall I flee from Your Spirit and Your
face? If I climb to Heaven, You are
there; if I go down into Hell, You are
also there. etc. You also sit at Your
seat and dwelling, the Earth at the [highest].