THE CHARGE OF THE GODDESS
(c) 1986, Kyri Comyn

"I am the quickening of the seed in Springtime, the glory of ripe fields in
Summer, and the peace of the quiet woods as the snow calms the Earth in Winter.
I am the lilt of the maidens' melody in the morning, the patient hand of the
Mother and the deep river of the mysteries taught by moonlight.

I give the creatures of the earth the gifts of song rising from the heart, the
joy of autumn sunset, the cool touch of the renewing waters, and the compelling
call of the drum in the dance. To you I give the joy of creation and the
companion of beauty to light your days.

By the powers of the steadfast Earth and the wheeling stars I charge thee; by
the darkness of death and the white light of birth I charge thee; and by the
terrible strength of your human spirits, I charge thee:

Strive always for the growth of your eternal soul, never intentionally diminish
your strength, your compassion, your ties to the earth or your knowledge.

Challenge your mind, never accept complacently that which has been the standard
merely for the reason that it is the standard by which the majority judges
itself.

Thirdly, I charge thee, act always for the betterment of your brothers and
sisters. To strengthen them is to forge the true chain of humanity, and a chain
is only as strong as its weakest link.

You are my children, my brothers and sisters and my companions. You are known
in great part by the company you keep, and you are strong and wise and full of
the powers of life. It is yours to use them in my service, and I also, am known
by the company I keep.

Go forth in joy and the light of my love, turning to me without fear when the
darkness threatens to overcome you, and turning also to me to share your
triumphs and your achievements, and know in your heart of hearts that we are
together in blood and spirit 'til the last star darkens in the sky and winter
comes to the universe."

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