Basilius Valentinus Redivivus or the Resurrected Basilius Valentinus or the Shining Star of Alchemy

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INTROITUS.

HERMES, the true father of the most noble Alchemy, writes in his fourth book on godliness and wisdom: O son, I describe this thus for the first time, out of love for humanity and for the true service of God, for it is truly a genuine service to God when one pays attention to the essence of nature and is grateful to the One who made it; I will not fail to do this.

When one reads this saying carefully and thoughtfully with the innermost sensory eyes, one finds such things that can completely delight the mind, as he speaks in this book of nature and the noble art of Alchemy. For most, however, this will be a thorn in their mind and eyes, as they know how to utter nothing but shameful calumnies slanderous accusations against the most noble Alchemy. But why