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hood seeks to develop the powers of the Soul lying dormant in man and to bring man to a true understanding of the laws of nature, through instruction in that which has to do with the body, the will, and the Soul. Magic is a science of Universal Law, and it may be understood as man learns the Law, for it underlies all human action and the consequent reward and penalty. The Order confers such knowledge upon those who prove themselves worthy and qualified to receive it. It seeks to unite those of earnest pur- pose into a Brotherhood that they may work harmoniously to- gether to the same purpose as that of true Christianity—to lift the fallen, to heal the sick, to clothe the naked, and to bind up the wounds of the afflicted.
Before being born into matter, man was of the Spirit, a lumi- nous emanation from the Great Soul. Under the Law, this spark from the Divine was drawn to the process of evolution that through the development of that which was embryonic, self-con- sciousness, immortality, individualization and perfection might be accomplished. In the primordial condition of planetary life, earth was not ready for the advent of man, for he could appear only as the climax of animated being. The earth underwent great ages of preparation and growth and matter was refined by many generations of births and deaths in the vegetable and animal king- doms before conditions were provided through which man could sustain himself and secure the experiences necessary for his development.
‘The Divine principle of Soul which was man, before his mate- rial experience, survives all change and is subject to neither decay nor disintegration. It is through this Deific Spark that man the creature is united with the Creator. Surrounding this Divine Essence, forming, as it were, a garment, is the Spiritual body, composed of that subtle and refined element which in its action, through organic bodies, is Life, and in its effect, Force. It is well termed “the regenerating fire,” for in its all-pervading influence throughout the realms of space it is fire. This is the second of that grand trinity of principles, the union of which constitutes man a Living Being while on earth. Universal Spirit permeating all space, Soul of the world, it is the vital spark of all it animates. In this principle lies the secret of all expression of spiritual, occult or mystic power, for through it 1s animated all orders of being. The Soul is like its source, the central sun of being, in its nature and essence a spiritual light, pure and unalloyed. It is the invisible
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and infinitely sublimated Spirit of Fire, that wonderful innermost Light, which, while it reveals and proves all things, in its own manifestation is itself invisible, unknown, uncomprehended. The Universe is the Macrocosm or greater world; Man is the Micro- cosm, or little world. Man is the image of all objective forms, the embodiment of all subjective ideas, and the connecting link between existing things, higher and lower than himself. Man is a trinity 4-body, spirit and Soul. His body is the conservator of all the powers and functions of matter. His spirit, which is the animating principle, is made up of all the forces called “Life.” His Soul is the pure Deific and Immortal Essence, whose attributes are will, intelligence and love.
ADDITIONAL RULES GOVERNING THE OrpER MILITIA CRUCIFERA EVANGELICA
AUTHORIZED BY THE SUPREME MASTER OF THE ORDER IN THE East, 1905
I will, to the utmost of my ability, conduct myself as a worthy member of an August Organization. I will, to the best of my ability, follow the teachings of the First Master of the Order. Should I consciously commit any action that might bring disgrace upon the Order or a Brother of the Order, I will of my own free will resign.
That all accusation and persecution of our August Fraternity may be avoided, I will not openly publish or admit that I am a member, nor will I reveal the names of others whom I know to be members. Should I resign or should I be expelled, I will not pub- lish nor repeat that which I have received confidentially as a mem- ber.
I will publish nothing concerning the teachings, the work nor the Philosophy before first receiving authority from the Supreme Grand Master.
I will communicate all new or useful discoveries relating to the Work, to the Grand Master of the Order, that the Fraternity and its members may benefit therefrom.
I promise that I shall forward to the Grand Master of the Order publications attempting to defame the Order, which may come to my attention, together with such other information bear- ing on the subject as may be requested.
I will be grateful to the worthy Brother who received and initi- ated me and so far as is consistent serve him in the manner in
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which he served the Brother who received him into the Order.
-I promise that I will abominate all whoredom, incontinency and uncleanliness and that as a member I will not defile the Order through practicing such vices nor through intemperance in any form, and I further promise that I will discourage debauchery, injustice, wickedness, in any form or of any nature.
I shall refrain from stirring up hatred and discord, and so far as my power prevails I will endeavor to advance the cause of Brotherhood and the Freedom of Man.
I will insofar as lies within my influence combat intolerance, bigotry and ignorance regardless of its form or origin, that my fellowmen within and without the Order may truly enjoy their God-given right of freedom of will.
I solemnly promise that I will not reveal the secret knowledge that may be conveyed to me by the Order or by a Brother of the Order, and I further swear that should I leave the Order or should I resign from the Order or be expelled therefrom, I will immedi- ately return to the Master of the Order all private books or in- structions that I may have received. To all of this I bind myself under the most sacred obligation.
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INTRODUCTION TO ADDENDUM
ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL MEMBERS
The AMORC wishes to announce at this time and to put upon record the fact that for a number of years the AMORC of North America has been the sole directors and sponsors of a very ancient ally of the Rosicrucians known as the “Militia Crucifeira Evangelica,” a group of selected and loyal Rosicrucians forming a militant, protective, and defensive section of the general membership. The “Militia Crucifeira Evangelica™ was originally formed as a special group of the “Knights of the Temple” who were Rosicrucians, and the organization became a secret Rosicrucian body throughout the whole of Europe. Finally, on the 27th day of July in 1586, an international convention of the “Militia Crucifeira Evangelica’” was called and was attended by representatives and delegates of the Rosicrucian Order throughout Europe, and among the patrons and supporters of this were Henry IV. King of Navarre, Queen Elizabeth of England, the King of Denmark, and many others. The plans of the Militia in America were sponsored by the Mystic Templars of Europe, and the only authorized branch of the Militia in North America is under the immediate direction of our Imperator, H. Spencer Lewis, who is its Generalissimo. From time to time the members of AMORC who have dis- tinguished themselves in the defense and protection of the integrity and ideals of Rosi- crucianism are made Chevaliers of the Militia and issued certificates and membership cards. For a number of years these members have maintained their membership in secrecy. In accordance with this announcement all such members in all parts of North
Th i America may now reveal their identity and be prepared to greet such new members as x! - =e will be selected and appointed in each district, thus completing the outer organization ssc aae % of this secret body. This announcement is authorized by the Generalissimo. t x ‘es Attest, SUPREME SECRETARY. October 16, A. D., 1933. November 1933
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Exact Reproduction of a Notice Published in THe Rosicrucian Dicest, November, 1933.
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ADDENDUM
The statements made in the Announcement herewith reproduced are entirely consistent with previous misrepresentations from the same source. For a number of years H. Spencer Lewis has been guilty of the same type of plagiarism and unwarranted distortion of fact as that embodied in nearly every statement in this an- nouncement. In the present publication we are not interested in dealing with the many offenses of which Mr. Lewis is guilty against orders of legitimate lineage, other than the one now under dis- eu-sfonee vir lewis chose’ to appropriate the O.-.M.-.C.:.E.:. Since the Order has been in existence and publicly active in America with oficial headquarters since 1902, it is quite evident that in this instance the accusation of plagiarism is fully justified. The details of the article are so obviously a fabrication that it scarcely merits further emphasis. However, in passing, it is interesting to observe the statement that: “The Militia Crucifera Evangelica was origi- nally formed asa special group of the ‘Knights of the Temple,’ who were Rosicrucians, and the organization became a secret Rosicru- cian body throughout the whole of Europe”’ and the further state- ment that “the plans of the Militia in North America were spon- sored by the Mystic Templars of Europe, and the only authorized branch of the Militia in North America is under the immediate direction of our Imperator, H. Spencer Lewis, who is the ‘Gener- alissimo.’ ”’
The “Mystic Templars” have no existence except in the mind of Mr. Lewis, unless he has reference to the O. T. O.—Order Ori- ental Templars—which came into existence through Aleister Crowley in 1912, nor is there any record of such an organization to his activity. The “Militia” came into existence long years BEFORE the term, title or appellation ROsICRUCIAN was coined. The Rosicrucians have ever been a separate and distinct body of men. The Order of the “Knights of the Temple” was solely for Christian conquest. It was in no way connected with either the MiLirta or the Rosicrucian Order or Fraternity, and, of course, is long since extinct.
Mr. Lewis in the present instance follows his usual—one might
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truthfully say—his habitual practice. He establishes false author- ity through lineage from a mythical European agency. H. Spencer Lewis has no more legitimate right to the use of the name or Order MILITIA CRUCIFERA EVANGELICA than he has to the use of the numerous variations of the appellations ‘‘Rosy Cross” or ‘Rosicrucian.”” We accuse him of a deliberate and open violation of all fraternal laws, moral and spiritual precepts. In the pres- ent instance he is once again guilty of plagiarism, and with the deepest sincerity of intent and purpose we urge the reader to establish the facts for himself.
The M.:.C.:.E.:. was established in America in 1902 and first Manifesto issued. ‘The second Manifesto was issued in 1903. In 1905 the Order published a handbook prepared by the Count M. deSt. Vincent, which contained all the various Manifestoes published up to that date, and this handbook also included part of the philosophy as taught by the Order.
On January 10, 1934, the MiLiria CRUCIFERA EVANGELICA registered its name in the State of Pennsylvania for the first time in any State or Country, thus preempting the name against in- fringement.
In 1909 the Militia became a member of the Royal Fraternity Association, and this Charter was filed in the State of California on March 8, 1928* and thereby protected against infringement in that State. Finally, on the 20th day of March, 1935, the MILITIA CRUCIFERA EVANGELICA was registered in the State of California as a separate body under the Laws of that State approved May 16, 1933, and is therefore protected by prior use and preemption against all infringement.
These statements may readily be verified by anyone who will take the time to investigate.
R. SWINBURNE CLYMER,
For The Militia Crucifera Evangelica. March 29, 1935.
* The Grand Lodge AMORC was not incorporated or otherwise registered in Cali- fornia until October 19, 1928.
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