An Hermetic Work.

AN HERMETIC WORK .

f Continued , from page 486 . ) CHAP . IV . Of the Suit of Tartar volatilized , or Samec , and other Elixirs . MAY tell thee here nevertheless , That though the proper subject of this foregoing

I Liquor , called the Alchahcst he hut one Anomalous Salt , or first beginning of Salts , with such a noted mark , and John Baptist like , doth such great or mighty Avorks , yet nevertheless tho least Elixirated subject in the Philosophers Kingdom ( though the loAvest perfected Salt ) will doe such Alchahestieal effects , and some beyond , especially being rapt up ( like Paul ) from the Quarfcernary Elements , into the Christalline third Heavens above the fixt Stars and Planetary Orbs : For Paracelsus his hi gh

prepared Sanicch , and ei-ery Alcalisate Incinerated wine of 1 'egetables being brought to their full preparation and perfection , are Alchahestieal , at least Succedaiieous , as a Circulalum minus ; and also all other Balsamick Quintessential things , ancl Concretes in the three universal kingdoms of nature . But more especially the true Mercurial Saline , and Sulphurous Elixirs of Philosophers wrought up and exalted to the bright Christalline or Angelical Orbsinfluences in spiritual fusible liquid Formsand

appear-, , ances are so universally Alchahestieal , that I say they may do the same things , if not greater , and imike better exalted Balsamick separations and preparations , then the ordinary saline Alchahcst . But the manner of preparation ( cj" modus dispositionis ) must be thought on to bring this to oll ' ect : For the degrees of Hierarchy are much conducing to

and for the Glory of Angelical poAvers and influences : And yet the said Alchahest ( as a good forerunner ) may prepare the Avay or Foundation to this grand Elixir . "lis true , tlie Alchalizate parts of Samoch , and other Alcalyes , after their sufficient resolutions and pure soft apparelling for their first addresses to ivin their beautiful Cadestial Bride , and her beloA'ed and delightful influences must have a hot and most pure affection ( chae'd from Adultery , yet Fusihly melting Avith heat ;) and then each of them Avith a strong clutch ( like a Domcstick Thief ) nevertheless gently and at leisure ) will

, take aAvay his beloved out of her Chariot at such a time Avhen he finds her in her greatest beauty , and most glorious ' pure attire , and with a cleanly conveyance , in the cool of the evening , will carry her aAvay Avith all her Avealth and Jewels from her outward Aveak , and inward close attending strong Guardians , who Avill then by her milder advice pacific his heat for the present , but being once fully marryed and in his possessionher luve will be so true and intirethat her tender affection will snatch and carry

, , him on her winged embraces in her Mantle , up to the highest Mountains , from hers and his boisterous , pedantical , malicious enemies Avhere afterwards they will live in peace upon heavenly Manna in Paradicc , and chess the Garden of Eden with nevr Plants , ancl may delight in all the fruits of life , having an Angelical Guardian and Gardener Avith a Flaming SAA ' OKI , to prevent and keep out all Rustic and Malevolent followers and pursuers .

And Reader , this greater secret may be here revealed ; That some affirm , all tho Concreats and things in natures , three Kingdoms , ( Animals , Vegetables , and Minerals ) may be reduced to such a quintessential perfection of the four Elements , and three Principles as to have a community of nature , and will make the matter for the Philosophers Stone in any kind ; but then they must be Fermented Avith Gold and Silver for Metals and Minerals , and so may easily transmute course Metals into Gold or Silver , and perfect baser Minerals and Stones as Avell as they may exalt their OAVU Speeifick kinds .