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"So be it, my holy virgin. I now commit your soul to the Guardian

Angels of this Sacred Sanctuary to guide, guard and protect your

budding soul to perfect at-one-ment with its divine center, that

you may inherit immortal life while yet with us. Amen!"

Sarthia opened the book within her hands and, kissing its pages

which she had already subscribed to, handed it to the High

Priest. He took it, and held it in his left, while he placed his

right hand upon her head, and said:

"I bid thee welcome, my Vestal Sarthia, and commend thy soul to

the Gods above, that ever keep watch o'er the children of earth.

God bless thee. Amen! Amen!"

Then, as if they were voicing the words of the Hierophant, the

chants grew louder, the music poured forth in grander tones as

though to join the invisible hosts above in praise to God most

high.