Charge of the God
I am the radiant King of the Heavens, flooding the Earth
with warmth and encouraging the hidden seed of creation to burst forth
into manifestation. I lift my shining spear to light the lives of all beings
and daily pour forth my golden rays upon the Earth, putting to flight the
powers of darkness.
I am the spirit of all beasts wild and free. I run with
the stag and soar as a sacred falcon against the shimmering sky. The ancient
woods and wild places emanate my powers, the birds of the air sing of my
sanctity.
I am the harvest, offering up grain and fruits beneath
the sickle of time so that all may be nourished. For without planting there
can be no harvest; without winter there can be no spring.
I am the thousand named Sun of creation, know that by
all names I am the same. The spirit of the horned stag in the wild, the
endless harvest. See in the yearly cycle of festivals my birth, death and
rebirth and know that such is the destiny of all creation..
I am the spark of life, the radiant Sun, the giver of
peace and rest. I send my rays of blessings to warm the hearts and strengthen
the minds of all.
-- by Doreen Valiente
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