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you with fidelity, performing all which they are obliged to do, and that you
shall command their (services); and that they shall not in the slightest degree
be false and lying as regardeth you; also, that if by chance you should assign
over one of them unto another person, that he shall act as faithfully by him as
by yourself; and, lastly, that they are to fulfil, perform, and execute, that which
God for their Chastisement hath destined unto them for Sentence (of
Judgment).
You shall then observe this form with all the Princes, and until:all the
Symbols shall be sworn to, with the Four Familiar Spirits and the others
dominating (them).
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concerning the sending them away.
ONCERNING the sending away of the Spirits as well during the
Three Days, as hereafter:
& It is not necessary to observe many Ceremonies in order to send
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away the Spirits, because they themselves are only too glad to be far away
from You. This is wherefore you need not otherwise license them to depart;
that is to say that during the Three Days, having finished speaking with the
Four Sovereign Princes, and afterwards with the Eight Sub-Princes, and
received their Oath (of allegiance), you shall say unto them that for the present
they can go unto their destined place; and that every time that they shall be
summoned, let them remember their Oath made upon the Symbols.
(And you shall send away) the Familiar Spirits and all other Spirits with
the aforesaid words.
It is true, however, that as regardeth the Familiar Spirits you shall tell
them that at the time when they are on guard-duty they shall remain near you
visible or invisible, in whatever form shall please you, in order to serve you
during the destined Six Hours.
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what we should answer unto the interrogations of the
spirits, and how we should resist their demands.
HE Wicked Devil knoweth full well that you are in no way obliged
unto him, and that you have commenced this Operation under the
7Grace and Mercy of God, and under the protection and defence of the
Holy Angels; nevertheless, he will not fail to try his fortune, and he will seek to
turn you aside from the Veritable Path; but be you constant and courageous,
and swerve not in any way, either to the right hand or to the left. If he showeth
himself proud with you, render unto him the like, and in your turn show him
your pride. If he be humble, be in no wise too rude and severe toward him,
but be moderate in all things. If he asketh you some matter, you shall make
answer unto him according to the instruction which the Guardian Angel shall
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have given you; and understand that the Four Princes, more than all the rest,
will powerfully tempt you, saying unto you Who is he who hath given thee so
great authority? They will reproach you with your hardihood and
presumption in summoning them, knowing how powerful they are, and
contrariwise, how weak and sinful you yourself are. They will reproach you
with your sins, and will especially seek to dispute with you concerning your
religion and your faith in God: if you be a Jew they will tell you that your faith
and your religion have been refuted by God Himself, and that you observe not
the True Law as it should be (observed): also if you be a Pagan they will say,
What hath God to do with you or His Creatures either, seeing that you know
not God ? if you be a Christian they will say unto you, What business is it of
yours to have to do with Hebrew Ceremonies which are tainted with idolatry,
and the like ? But let none of this disquiet you in the least; answer them in few
words, and laughingly, that it is none of their business to discuss these matters
with you, and to deliver their opinions concerning them; and that although
you may be a worthless wretch and a great sinner, you will yet hope that the
True and Only God, Who hath created the Heaven and the Earth, and Who
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hath condemned them and brought them into submission under your feet,
will forgive you your sins, both now and in future, whatever may be the
religion which you profess. (Further that) you wish to know, understand,
confess, and honour no other than the Great and Only God, the Lord of
Light, by Whose Power, Virtue, and Authority you command them to obey
you.
When you shall have spoken unto them thus, then will they sing another
song, telling you that if you wish them to serve and to be obedient unto you,
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you with fidelity, performing all which they are obliged to do, and that you
shall command their (services); and that they shall not in the slightest degree
be false and lying as regardeth you; also, that if by chance you should assign
over one of them unto another person, that he shall act as faithfully by him as
by yourself; and, lastly, that they are to fulfil, perform, and execute, that which
God for their Chastisement hath destined unto them for Sentence (of
Judgment).
You shall then observe this form with all the Princes, and until:all the
Symbols shall be sworn to, with the Four Familiar Spirits and the others
dominating (them).
73
The Sacred Magic
THE SIXTEENTH CHAPTER.
concerning the sending them away.
ONCERNING the sending away of the Spirits as well during the
Three Days, as hereafter:
& It is not necessary to observe many Ceremonies in order to send
95
away the Spirits, because they themselves are only too glad to be far away
from You. This is wherefore you need not otherwise license them to depart;
that is to say that during the Three Days, having finished speaking with the
Four Sovereign Princes, and afterwards with the Eight Sub-Princes, and
received their Oath (of allegiance), you shall say unto them that for the present
they can go unto their destined place; and that every time that they shall be
summoned, let them remember their Oath made upon the Symbols.
(And you shall send away) the Familiar Spirits and all other Spirits with
the aforesaid words.
It is true, however, that as regardeth the Familiar Spirits you shall tell
them that at the time when they are on guard-duty they shall remain near you
visible or invisible, in whatever form shall please you, in order to serve you
during the destined Six Hours.
74
Of Abramelin the Mage
THE SEVENTEENTH CHAPTER.
what we should answer unto the interrogations of the
spirits, and how we should resist their demands.
HE Wicked Devil knoweth full well that you are in no way obliged
unto him, and that you have commenced this Operation under the
7Grace and Mercy of God, and under the protection and defence of the
Holy Angels; nevertheless, he will not fail to try his fortune, and he will seek to
turn you aside from the Veritable Path; but be you constant and courageous,
and swerve not in any way, either to the right hand or to the left. If he showeth
himself proud with you, render unto him the like, and in your turn show him
your pride. If he be humble, be in no wise too rude and severe toward him,
but be moderate in all things. If he asketh you some matter, you shall make
answer unto him according to the instruction which the Guardian Angel shall
96
have given you; and understand that the Four Princes, more than all the rest,
will powerfully tempt you, saying unto you Who is he who hath given thee so
great authority? They will reproach you with your hardihood and
presumption in summoning them, knowing how powerful they are, and
contrariwise, how weak and sinful you yourself are. They will reproach you
with your sins, and will especially seek to dispute with you concerning your
religion and your faith in God: if you be a Jew they will tell you that your faith
and your religion have been refuted by God Himself, and that you observe not
the True Law as it should be (observed): also if you be a Pagan they will say,
What hath God to do with you or His Creatures either, seeing that you know
not God ? if you be a Christian they will say unto you, What business is it of
yours to have to do with Hebrew Ceremonies which are tainted with idolatry,
and the like ? But let none of this disquiet you in the least; answer them in few
words, and laughingly, that it is none of their business to discuss these matters
with you, and to deliver their opinions concerning them; and that although
you may be a worthless wretch and a great sinner, you will yet hope that the
True and Only God, Who hath created the Heaven and the Earth, and Who
97
hath condemned them and brought them into submission under your feet,
will forgive you your sins, both now and in future, whatever may be the
religion which you profess. (Further that) you wish to know, understand,
confess, and honour no other than the Great and Only God, the Lord of
Light, by Whose Power, Virtue, and Authority you command them to obey
you.
When you shall have spoken unto them thus, then will they sing another
song, telling you that if you wish them to serve and to be obedient unto you,
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