Upon the spot where the beaming apparition was visible, there now stood a tall priest, in a long, flowing black robe; a pale-blue light surrounded him, and rendered the dark outline distinctly visible by the clear background.

Snow-white hair and a black mask made him unrecognizable to every one.
Extending his arms, as if blessing them, the masked one cried: "My beloved, the unknown fathers of our Holy Order of Rosicrucians send me to you, and command me to salute you with the greeting of life.

I am to announce to you that the time of revelation approaches, and that the sublime mysteries of earth and Nature will soon be revealed to you.

As the rose is unfolded in her glowing red, which has so long slept in her lap of green leaves, you represent the green leaves, and Nature is the rose.

She will disclose herself to you with all her secrets.