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96 lines
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==-> Witches Rede Of Chivalry <-==
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Insofar as the Craft of the Wise is the most ancient and most
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honorable creed of humankind, it behooves all who are Witches to act in
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ways that give respect to the Old Gods, to their sisters and brothers of
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the Craft, and to themselves. Therefore, be it noted that:
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{ 1 } Chivalry is a high code of honor which is of most ancient
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Pagan origin, and must be lived by all who follow the Old ways.
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{ 2 } It must be kenned that thoughts and intent put forth on this
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Middle Earth will wax strong in other worlds beyond, and return
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bringing into creation on this world, that which had been sent
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forth. Thus one should exercise discipline, for " as ye do plant,
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so shall ye harvest."
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{ 3 } It is only by preparing our minds to be as Gods that we can
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ultimately attain godhead.
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{ 4 } " This above all.....to thine own self be true..."
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{ 5 } A Witch's word must have the validity of a signed and witnessed
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oath. Thus, give thy word sparingly, but adhere to it like iron.
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{ 6 } Refrain from speaking ill of others, for not all truths of the
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matter may be know to all.
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{ 7 } Pass not unverified words about another, for hearsay is in large
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part, a thing of falsehoods.
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{ 8 } Be thou honest with others, and have them known that honesty is
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likewise expected of them.
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{ 9 } The fury of the moment plays folly with the truth; to keep one's
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head is a virtue.
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{ 10 } Contemplate always the consequences of thine acts upon others.
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Strive not to harm.
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{ 11 } Diverse covens may well have diverse views on love between members
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and with others. When a coven, clan, or grove is visited or joined,
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one should discern quietly their practices, and abide thereby.
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{ 12 } Dignity, a gracious manner, and a good humor are much to be
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admired.
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{ 13 } As a Witch, thou hast power, and thy powers wax strongly as wisdom
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increases. therefore exercise discretion in the use thereof.
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{ 14 } Courage and honor endure forever. Their echoes remain when the
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mountains have crumbled to dust.
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{ 15 } Pledge friendship and fealty to those who so warrant. Strengthen
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others of the Brethren and they shall strengthen thee.
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{ 16 } Thou shall not reveal the secrets of another Witch or another
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Coven. Others have laboured long and hard for them, and cherish them
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as treasures.
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{ 17 } Though there may be a difference between those of the Old Ways,
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those who are once born must see nothing, and must hear nothing.
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{ 18 } Those who follow the mysteries should be above reproach in the
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eyes of the world.
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{ 19 } The laws of the land should be obeyed whenever possible and
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within reason, for in the main they have been chosen with wisdom.
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{ 20 } Have pride in thyself, and seek perfection in body and in mind.
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For the Lady has said, " How canst thou honor another unless thou
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give honor to thyself first? "
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{ 21 } Those who seek the Mysteries should consider themselves as select
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of the Gods, for it is they who lead the race of humankind to the
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highest of thrones and beyond the very stars.
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