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This sacrament is attributed to Saturn, the Path of Tav, and the
Sphere of Binah. Its purpose is to assist in the alleviation of
fear, concern over the disposition of mundane affairs, and any other
factors which stand in the way of a free and peaceful death, so that
those who approach death may set their sights squarely on the
ultimate accomplishment of their True Wills, "whether they will
absorption in the Infinite, or to be united with their chosen and
preferred, or to be in contemplation, or to be at peace, or to
achieve the labour and heroism of incarnation on this planet or
another, or in any Star, or aught else." Ideally, these rites should
be administered by a priestess, and preferrably by a priestess who
is also a Dame Companion of the Holy Graal.
(A Cake of Light and a portion of wine have been reserved from
the Gnostic Mass. These are kept in suitable containers inside a
suitable case along with a chalice, a paten, a small container of
consecrated water, a stick of incense, and a vial of Holy Oil. This
is taken by the PRIESTESS to the hospital or home of the sick. The
Communicant's role in the ceremony may be abbreviated if the
Communicant is weak.)
The PRIESTESS (on approaching the building):
"I come in the Power of the Light. I come in the Light of Wisdom. I
come in the Mercy of the Light. The Light hath Healing in its
Wings."
The PRIESTESS: "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of
the Law."
Communicant: "Love is the law, love under will."
(The Priestess should now ask the Communicant if it is his or
her will to proceed with this service, and proceeds only upon
receiving an affirmative response. The Priestess and Communicant may
recite the Creed together, if it seems appropriate. The Priestess
then encourages the Communicant to speak freely about anything that
is on his or her mind; in particular, the resolution of the dying
person's mundane affairs and matters of conscience. The dying person
must be relieved as much as possible of all responsibilities,
burdens and concerns. If necessary, the cleric should be prepared to
inform the dying person of arrangements that have been made
regarding the estate if this has not already been done by someone
else, and to assist him or her to make any additional arrangements
that might be necessary.)
(After the Communicant has expressed a desire to proceed with the ceremony, the Priestess unpacks the case and sets up the contents on a table or other surface near the Communicant as an altar. The case itself may be used as an altar, if appropriate. The Priestess pours the wine into the chalice and covers it. The Priestess places the Cake of Light on the paten. The Priestess places the chalice and the paten on the altar.)
(The Priestess makes
on the Communicant with the consecrated water, saying:)
The PRIESTESS: Be thou pure of body and soul!
(The Priestess lights the stick of incense and makes
on the Communicant, saying:)
The PRIESTESS: Be thou fervent of body and soul!
The PRIESTESS (with the Hailing Sign): Be the LORD present among us!
Communicant (with the Hailing Sign): So mote it be!
The PRIESTESS: May the Essence of the Saints be here present, potent, puissant, and paternal to perfect this feast!
Communicant: So mote it be!
(the Priestess recites the Anthem, with the Communicant
responding.)
The PRIESTESS: "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law."
Communicant: "Love is the law, love under will."
Communicant (at the direction of the Priestess): In my mouth be the essence of the life of the Sun!
(the Communicant takes the Host with the right hand, makes
with it on the Paten, and consumes it. the Priestess uncovers and
offers the chalice. If the Communicant is unable to consume the Cake
and Wine, the Priestess should do it in his/her stead, then lay
hands upon the Communicant.)
Communicant: In my mouth be the essence of the joy of the Earth!
(the Communicant takes the Cup, makes
on the Priestess, drains it and returns it.)
(Alternately, the particula and wine may be prepared and
offered commingled. the Communicant then says: In my mouth be
the essence of the life of the Sun and the joy of the Earth!)
Communicant: There is no part of me that is not of the
Gods.
(The Priestess reads Book 106. At the words, "The Benediction
of the All-Begetter, All-Devourer be upon thee," the Priestess
traces a
on the Communicant's brow with Holy Oil.)
The PRIESTESS: (raising hands in blessing):
Gloria Patri et Matri et Filio et Filiae et Spiritui Sancto Externo
et Spiritui Sancto Interno, ut erat est erit in saecula Saeculorum
sex in uno per nomen Septem in uno ARARITA.
The PRIESTESS: Now I begin to pray: Thou Child,
Holy Thy name and undefiled!
Thy reign is come; Thy will is done.
Here is the Bread; here is the Blood.
Bring me through midnight to the Sun!
Save me from Evil and from Good!
That Thy one crown of all the Ten
Even now and here be mine. AMEN.
(The Priestess and the Communicant may converse freely, or
perhaps the Priestess may offer to read to the Communicant, until it
is time for the Priestess to depart.)
The Priestess (departing): "Love is the law, love under will."
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