what abraham advises here is trust in the divine order and contentment with the blessings and powers granted by god. it is a reminder that magic is not a means of competing with or challenging divine authority, but rather of aligning with it. magic, in this context, is meant to bring the practitioner into harmony with divine will, not to uncover or usurp the cosmic mysteries reserved for god. again, "faith" is the name of the game. > let us then content ourselves with only knowing how many blessings he hath granted unto us sinners, and what extent of power he hath given unto us mortals over all things, and in what way it is permitted unto us to use them. (p. 49) here, abraham shifts the focus to the gifts and blessings that god has already bestowed upon humanity. instead of seeking forbidden knowledge, one should focus on the divine powers that have been granted and the ways they can be utilized ethically. this passage is an affirmation that humans do possess great power, but it is given by god for specific purposes. it is also a subtle reminder of human sinfulnessdespite being flawed and imperfect, mortals are still given the grace to work with these divine forces. > let us then content ourselves with this, laying aside all other curiosity, observing without any comment that which shall be set down in this book with fidelity. and if ye do follow my advice, ye shall be infallibly comforted thereby. (p. 49) the final passage of the prologue is a call for faithful adherence to the instructions provided in the book, without deviation or interpretation. this echoes abraham's frequent warnings in book one against straying from the divine path or seeking shortcuts. by promising that those who follow his advice will be "infallibly comforted," abraham assures the practitioner that the magic described in the following sections will yield results, but only if approached with obedience, patience, and humility.
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