Charge of the Horned God
"I
am the fire within your heart... the yearning of your
soul, I am the Hunter of knowledge, and the Seer of the
Holy quest. I who stand in the darkness of light, I am He
whom you have called Death. I am 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
upon 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 my 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."