THE CHARGE 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.
Bright Blessings and Gentle Breezes!