As Wilhelmine did so, a thrill ran through her whole being, and she sank overpowered at his feet.

He bowed and breathed upon her.

"You are chosen, ye heavenly brothers," he said, in a sweet, melodious voice; "the secrets of heaven and earth are disclosed to you.
I receive you in the Holy Order of the Favorites of God, which I founded with Enoch and Elias when we dwelt in the promised land.

From them I received the Word of Life, and they sent me to the ancient sages of Egypt, who revealed to me in the pyramids the secret sciences which subject the earth and all her treasures to our command.

He who devotes himself to me with fidelity will receive eternal life and the secret of immortality." "We believe in thee, blessed one of God," murmured the kneeling ones; "we know that we receive life and salvation from thee.