2O The Triumphal Chariot of Antimony. 



tion of all things which is a matter of 

 the greatest importance. 



This, then, is the second founda- 

 tion of philosophy, and follows upon 

 Invocation. It is the most important 

 aspect of our Art, and is expressed 

 in the following words : Seek first the 

 Kingdom of God, and His justice 

 by Invocation and all other things 

 that men need, for the support and 

 health of the body, will be added unto 

 you. 



On theory, which lays bare the 

 most intimate relations of things, follows 

 PREPARATION, which is perfected by 

 manual operation, and yields a tangible 

 result. Out of preparation arises know- 

 ledge, which lays bare the foundations 

 of Medicine. 



Manual Operation requires diligent 

 application, and knowledge is founded 

 on experience, while the difference be- 

 tween the two is set forth by Anatomy. 

 Operation shews how all things spring 

 into existence, and become visible. 

 Knowledge points out practical methods, 



