Preface.

I, I. S., also as a lover
of the secrets of GOD original: "Geheimnüße GÖttes." In this 17th-century context, "secrets" refers to the "prisca theologia" or the hidden divine mysteries of nature and scripture that the Rosicrucians were believed to guard. /
hoped to find some comfort
and instruction from your Highly
Enlightened and Highly Learned
Fraternity.

Just as I also hope
the Highly Enlightened Lords, the
Brothers of the R. C. original: "Fratres R. C." This stands for the Fratres Rosae Crucis, or Brothers of the Rosy Cross. The author is addressing the legendary Rosicrucian brotherhood directly. will allow
me to fruitfully benefit from
such a diligent request of mine.
And thus, while offering
my due gratitude and
pleasant, obliging services / I
await a reliable resolution original: "Resolution." Here, it means a formal decision or answer to his petition for membership or guidance..