- I (motto, titles, etc.), a member of the Body of God,
hereby bind myself on behalf of the whole Universe, even as we are
now physically bound unto the cross of suffering:
- that I will lead a pure life, as a devoted servant of the
Order:
- that I will understand all things:
- that I will love all things:
- that I will perform all things and endure all things:
- that I will continue in the Knowledge and Conversation of My
Holy Guardian Angel.
- that I will work without attachment:
- that I will work in truth:
- that I will rely only upon myself:
- that I will interpret every phenomenon as a particular dealing
of God with my soul.
And if I fail herein, may my pyramid be profaned, and the Eye be closed upon me!
—The Oath of the Abyss