mysteries and hymns of god, cosmos, humanity Mysterien en lofzangen ENG.indd 1 14-07-2021 15:49 2 Mysterien en lofzangen ENG.indd 2 14-07-2021 15:49 mysteries and hymns of god, cosmos, humanity Realizing the Plan of God’ André de Boer Rozekruis Pers www.rozekruispers.com Mysterien en lofzangen ENG.indd 3 14-07-2021 15:49 colophon Book development Lectorium Rosicrucianum Illustrations page 2-3, 21, 189 Truus Waszink (2009) Graphic design Rozekruis Pers, Haarlem Letter Adobe Chaparral Pro Paper 90 grams BioTop ISBN 978 90 6732 4946 © Rozekruis Pers – Haarlem, 2021 Rozekruis Pers Bakenessergracht 5 2011 JS Haarlem The Netherlands
[email protected] www.rozekruispers.com Mysterien en lofzangen ENG.indd 4 14-07-2021 15:49 CONTENTS preface 7 introduction – the way of the stars 12 PART I MYSTERIES OF GOD, COSMOS, HUMANITY 1 experiencing the divine 23 2 distinguishing dimensions 41 3 consciously perceiving, thinking and acting 57 4 receiving esoteric teachings 75 5 realizing purification 95 6 praising God 115 7 assimilating spiritual powers 131 8 going the path of godliness 151 9 proclaiming the gnosis 169 PART II HYMNS OF GOD, COSMOS, HUMANITY 1 Hymn to the Sun (Akhenaton) 191 2 The Emerald Tablet (Hermes Trismegistus) 192 3 No one has authority over the One (The Secret Book of John) 194 4 Prayer of thanksgiving (Nag Hammadi) 196 5 Hymns of repentance (Gospel of the Pistis Sophia) 197 6 Ode to Wisdom (Wisdom of Solomon) 199 7 Universal Confession of Faith (Karl von Eckartshausen) 201 8 Hymn to Ahura Mazda (Henry van Dyke) 202 9 Testimonies