I will sing of Zeus, chiefest among the gods and greatest, all-seeing, the lord of all, the fulfiller

who whispers words of wisdom to Themis as she sits leaning towards him. Be gracious, all-seeing Son of Cronos, most excellent and great!

Cleanthes' Hymn to Zeus

(tr. M. A. C. Ellery, 1976) Cleanthes (331-232 B.C.) was a disciple of Zeno the Stoic. He considered the universe a living being and said that god was the soul of the universe and the sun its heart. Most glorious of the immortals, invoked by many names, ever all-powerful, Zeus, the First Cause of Nature, who rules all things with Law, Hail! It is right for mortals to call upon you, since from you we have our being, we whose lot it is to be God's image, we alone of all mortal creatures that live and move upon the earth. Accordingly, I will praise you with my hymn and ever sing of your might. The whole universe, spinning around the earth, goes wherever you lead it and is willingly guided by you. So great is the servant which you hold in your invincible hands, your eternal, two-edged, lightning-forked thunderbolt. By its strokes all the works of nature came to be established, and with it you guide the universal Word of Reason which moves through all creation, mingling with the great sun and the small stars. O God, without you nothing comes to be on earth, neither in the region of the heavenly poles, nor in the sea, except what evil men do in their folly. But you know how to make extraordinary things suitable, and how to bring order forth from chaos; and even that which is unlovely is lovely to you. For thus you have joined all things, the good with the bad, into one, so that the eternal Word of all came to be one. This Word, however, evil mortals flee, poor wretches; though they are desirous of good things for their possession, they neither see nor listen to God's universal Law; and yet, if they obey it intelligently, they would have the good life. But they are senselessly driven to one evil after another: some are eager for fame, no matter how godlessly it is acquired; others are set on making money without any orderly principles in their lives; and others are bent on ease and on the pleasures and delights of the body. They do these foolish things, time and again, and are swept along, eagerly defeating all they really wish for. O Zeus, giver of all, shrouded in dark clouds and holding the vivid bright lightning, rescue men from painful ignorance. Scatter that ignorance far from their hearts. and deign to rule all things in justice. so that, honored in this way, we may render honor to you in return, and sing your deeds unceasingly, as befits mortals; for there is no greater glory for men or for gods than to justly praise the universal Word of Reason.

Most glorious of Immortals, mighty God, Invoked by many a name, O sovran King Of universal Nature, piloting This world in harmony with Law,all hail! Thee it is meet that mortals should invoke, For we Thine offspring are, and sole of all Created things that live and move on earth Receive from Thee the image of the One. Therefore I praise Thee, and shall hymn Thy power Unceasingly. Thee the wide world obeys, As onward ever in its course it rolls Where'er Thou guidest, and rejoices still Beneath Thy sway: so strong a minister Is held by Thine unconquerable hands, That two-edged thunderbolt of living fire That never fails. Under its dreadful blow All Nature reels; therewith Thou dost direct The Universal Reason which, commixt With all the greater and the lesser lights, Moves thro' the Universe. How great Thou art, The Lord supreme for ever and for aye! No work is wrought apart from Thee, O God, Or in the world, or in the heaven above, Or on the deep, save only what is done By sinners in their folly. Nay, Thou canst Make the rough smooth, bring wondrous order forth From chaos; in Thy sight unloveliness Seems beautiful; for so Thou hast fitted things Together, good and evil, that there reigns One everlasting Reason in them all. The wicked heed not this, but suffer it To slip, to their undoing; these are they Who, yearning ever to secure the good, Mark not nor hear the law of God, by wise Obedience unto which they might attain A nobler life, with Reason harmonized.

But now, unbid, they pass on divers paths Each his own way, yet knowing not the truth, Some in unlovely striving for renown, Some bent on lawless gains, on pleasure some, Working their own undoing, self-deceived. O Thou most bounteous God that sittest throned In clouds, the Lord of lightning, save mankind From grievous ignorance! Oh, scatter it Far from their souls, and grant them to achieve True knowledge, on whose might Thou dost rely To govern all the world in righteousness; That so, being honoured, we may Thee requite With honour, chanting without pause Thy deeds, As all men should: since greater guerdon ne'er Befalls or man or god than evermore Duly to praise the Universal Law.

Hymn to Jupiter
The Fumigation from Storax. (Try Amber, Liquidamber, or Benzoin) O Jove much-honored, Jove supremely great, To thee our holy rites we consecrate, Our prayers and expiations, king divine, For all things round thy head exalted shine. The earth is thine, and mountains swelling high, The sea profound, and all within the sky. Saturnian king, descending from above, Magnanimous, commanding, sceptered Jove; All-parent, principle and end of all, Whose power almighty, shakes this earthly ball; Even Nature trembles at they mighty nod, Loud-sounding, armed with lightening, thundering God. Source of abundance, purifying king, O various-formed from whom all natures spring; Propitious hear my prayer, give blameless health, With peace divine, and necessary wealth. JUPITER INCENSE (Planetary) 2 Parts Wood Aloe 1 Part Benzoin 1 Part Storax (or Gum Arabic) 1/4 Part Ash seed few drops Olive oil 1 pinch powdered Lapis Lazuli Mix & burn. This unusual formula includes a stone & couild also be mixed together & carried as a Jupiterian talisman charm. Burn for spells involving riches, expansion, the law & luck. JUPITER INCENSE 2 3 parts frankincense 1 Part Mace 1 Part Cardomon 1/2 Part Balm f Gilead 1/4 part pulverized Pomegranate rind 1 pinch saffron few drops Ambergris oil Another like the above. JUPITER INCENSE 3 1 Part clove 1 Part Nutmeg 1 part Cinnamon 1/2 Part Lemon Balm 1/2 Part Citron peel (or = parts dried lemon & orange peel