Preface.

instantly allows the great Light of Na-
ture Light of Natureoriginal: "Liecht der Natur." A central concept in 17th-century hermetic and Rosicrucian thought, referring to the innate wisdom and divine order discovered through the study of the natural world, complementing the "Light of Grace" found in scripture. to be seen and felt /
which Light will shine in many
dark places in its time /
for the benefit and service of all
believers in God.

     Since I have until now
read many missives missivesoriginal: "Sendt-Brieffe." These were formal open letters or spiritual epistles often circulated publicly among the "learned" to share discoveries or seek membership in secret societies. from highly learned
and highly enlightened men of GOD /
which were sent by others
to your highly enlightened Brotherhood Brotherhoodoriginal: "Fraternitet." This refers to the Fraternity of the Rosy Cross (Rosicrucians), a mysterious society of sages that many scholars of the time attempted to contact. /
and since they for the most
part received good in-
struction and answers
from your highly esteemed /
highly enlightened and highly
learned Brotherhood—