The Temple Rites Texts
Introduction
This Section offers a selection of texts as used in the rituals and practises of the Fellowship. Included are texts for a variety of occasions, from simple daily prayers through to certain of the Charges that have been introduced since the inception of Labyrinth.
The various formal texts to be found in these pages may be freely used, subject only to the following conditions:
2. That the user of such texts claims no rights thereto or authorship thereof.
3. That it is understood that we accept no liability for any effects that may result from the use of such texts, and that nor do we make any claims or guarantees regarding the texts, or their use.
A few words of advice on usage...
All the texts are 'scripts' to be recited. The manner of
doing this is fairly straightforward, and can be summarised by
the phrase 'with feeling'. In other words, they are not to be
rushed through - gabbled out as quickly as possible in the manner
of a child reciting the Lord's Prayer.
Take time. Think about the meaning of each phrase - visualise
it - as it is spoken, and allow your voice to reflect the emotion/feeling
appropriate to the phrase.
Nor whisper. Imagine addressing a vast unseen audience, where
every member of that audience has to hear your words clearly -
achieved not by shouting, but by clear and precise enunciation.
To familiarise yourself with the texts by all means mentally recite them to yourself as often as you like. However, try to reserve verbalisation 'with feeling' for those occasions when you are actually using them in 'ritual mode'.
Our own experiences with them lead us to believe that their efficacy may be greatly enhanced by repeated use.
The ordering of the primary Texts as listed below is intentional.
Primary Texts
Desirderata
The Address
The Response
The Daily Prayers
The Affirmation
This Text can be particularly potent. Use with care!
The Dedication
The Welcome
The Thanksgiving
The Leave-Taking
The Charges
A Prayer
Authenticity
 The original Temple Rites books |
Most of the Fellowship texts reproduced here have
been copied directly from the original hand-scribed Temple Rites
Books ("Book of Shadows" in Wiccan
terms) of the Fellowship. These are in the care of the current
Steward.
Exceptions are those texts that have been added after the scripting
of the original Books.
