[Footnote: The wording of the laws of the Order of the Rosicrucians .-- See "New General German Library," vol.M., p.10.

] They are the favorites of God, whom the Trinity thinks worthy of his highest confidence and revelation.

If you will take part in the revelations of God, and witness the disclosing of the hidden treasures of Nature, swear that you will be obedient to the holy order, and that you will strive to gain new members.
"We swear it," resounded in an inspired chorus through the room.

"We swear unconditional obedience to the Invisible Fathers.

We swear to strive with all our means for the extension of the holy order.
"Unbelief, free-thinking, and self-knowledge are of the devil, who steals abroad, to turn men from God.