CHARGE OF THE GODCHARGE OF THE GOD
Listen to the words of the
Great Father, who of old was called
Osiris, Adonis, Zeus, Thor, Pan, Cernunnos, Herne,Lugh and by
many other names.
My law is harmony with all things.
Mine is the secret that opens the gates of life and mine is the
dish of salt of the earth that is the body of Cernunnos that is
the eternal circle of rebirth.
I give the knowledge of life everlasting, and beyond death I give
the promise of regeneration and renewal.
I am the sacrifice, the father of all things, and my protection
blankets the earth.
Hear the words of the dancing God, the music of whose laughter
stirs the winds, whose voice calls the seasons.
I who am the Lord of the Hunt and the Power of the Light, sun
among the clouds and the secret of the flame.
I call upon your bodies to arise and come unto me.
For I am the flesh of the earth and all its beings.
Thru me all things must die and with me are reborn.
Let my worship be in the body that sings, for behold all acts of
willing sacrifice are my rituals.
Let there be desire and fear, anger and weakness, joy and peace,
awe and longing within you.
For these too are part of the mysteries found within yourself,
within me, all beginnings have endings, and all endings have
beginnings.
THE CHARGE OF THE HORNED GOD
Listen to the words of the
Horned God, the Guardian of all things wild and free, and Keeper
of the Gates of Death, whose Call all must answer.
I am the fire within your heart... The yearning of your Soul. I
am the Hunter of Knowledge and the Seeker of the Holy Quest I who
stand in the darkness of light I am He whom you have called
Death. I the Consort and Mate of Her we adore, call forth to
thee.
Heed my call beloved ones, come unto me and learn the secrets of
death and peace. I am the corn at harvest and the fruit on the
trees. I am He who leads you home. Scourge and Flame, Blade and
Blood these are mine and gifts to thee.
Call unto me in the forest wild and on hilltop bare and seek me
in the Darkness Bright. I who have been called; Pan, Herne,
Osiris , and Hades, speak to thee in thy search. Come dance and
sing; come live and smile, for behold: this is my worship.
You are my children and I am thy Father. On swift night wings it
is I who lay you at the Mother's feet to be reborn and to return
again. Thou who thinks to seek me, know that I am the untamed
wind, the fury of storm and passion in your Soul. Seek me with
pride and humility, but seek me best with love and strength. For
this is my path, and I love not the weak and fearful. Hear my
call on long Winter nights and we shall stand together guarding
Her Earth as She sleeps.