THE SIXTH TEXT

1. When we consider and take cognizance of
ourselves, we find the opposition * of all essences,
each being the loathing of the other, and enemy to
the other.

2. For every will desires a purity without turba
in the other essence; and yet has itself the turba
in it, and is also the loathing of the other.
Then the power of the greater extends over
the lesser and holds it in subjection, unless it
escape from it; otherwise the strong rules over
the weak. Therefore the weak doth run, and
seeks the limit of the driver or oppressor, and
would be free from compulsion. And thus the
limit, which is hidden in mystery, is sought by
all creatures.

3. And hence arises all the power of this world,
that one rules over the other. And this was not
in the beginning commanded or ordained by the
highest good, but grew out of the turba. After-
ward Nature acknowledged it as her own being,
which was born from her, and gave it laws, to
generate itself further in the framed govern-
ment. Where then this birth has climbed to
regal prerogative, and has moreover sought the
abyss, as the One, till it is become monarchy or

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