Codex of Scripture

Preface
The book of Wisdom provides simple knowledge in relation to the lifestyle demanded by the Light and the purpose of the Light itself.

Chapter 1
(1) Before time there was darkness and the Light shone through the darkness and the darkness did not prevail. (2) The Light was in the darkness, through the darkness, and around the darkness and all could see it. (3) And so, the Light shined down upon Azeroth and mortals received its gifts. (4) And, as the Light shined, it burned away the darkness and no one was lost. (5) Then mortals began to reject the Light and cast a shadow on the world once again. (6) And so, shadow overcame the world and took the place of the Light in the hearts of many. (7) But, there were many still who were faithful to the Light and those who were faithful were blessed by the Light and were not lost in darkness. (8) Even still, with the evil in the world, the Light rains down upon Azeroth and shines on all people. (9) It is holy and blessed. Merciful and just to all. (10) It provides aid to the afflicted and shelter to the homeless. (11) It guides the lost and protects the fearful. (12) It provides comfort to the sorrowful and rejoices with those who are glad. (13) The Light shines on all equally and fairly. (14) Praise be ever given to it for its rays.

Chapter 2
(1) Those who are faithful to the Light, who observe its commandments and live by its virtues are blessed and given gifts that they may use. (2) Charity, humility, and faith; these are the gifts of the Light and there are no greater gifts that one can give. (3) The Light looks with favor on those in need and defends its servants. (4) Those of faith have hope and those without are lost in shadow. (5) Those who are faithful to the Light are shown mercy. Their sins are forgiven. (6) Those who serve the Light are blessed. They are holy. (7) For what greater act can a person do than serve the Light in faithfulness? (8) Take heed, the Light is forgiving to its servants but to those who spread shadow it responds with justice.

Chapter 3
(1) Our prayers rise up to the Light on high where they are heard and answered. (2) Those who ask for what they want will be not satisfied. (3) But, the one who prays for what he needs will be given his needs ten-fold. (4) The one who prays for others will find their prayers answered and the Light will bless them. (5) And, those who pray in thanks will find their needs fulfilled. (6) Those who love the Light give of themselves to others. (7) Those who give all will receive all and those who give nothing will receive nothing for they have what they need. (8) But, if you give all you have, the Light will give you what you need and if you give nothing the Light will not have to give you anything. (9) This is why we must serve others, because the gifts of the Light are great.

Chapter 4
(1) Darkness is simply the absence of Light, but it is in Darkness, when nothing can be seen, that the Light shines its brightest. (2) Though Darkness cannot exist without Light, Light can exist without Darkness. (3) So too, Light does not come from darkness or darkness from light. (4) For, what candle gives off darkness? And, what shadow gives off light?

Preface
The book of Prophets is a collection of writings, sermons and sayings given by holy men and women through the centuries.

Chapter 1
(1) It has been made known to me that inside each of us, the Light resides as a gift, given freely to all naturally born beings. (2) It manifests itself as a feeling, small at first and easily ignored, that confirms truths and subtly prods one to do good. (3) Simple kindnesses, charitable deeds, service to those in need. These are all fruits of the Light. (4) It rewards those who heed its promptings with blessings, both seen and unseen. (5) Personal reservoirs of hope and faith are strengthened, and one's capacity for greater light increases. (6) Over the course of time, through obedience to the Light's guidance, one becomes more sensitive to its voice, and its power. (7) Great is the healing and blessing power of the Light's most diligent followers. (8) Sadly, there are those who wander through mortality in defiance of the Light. (9) From these the Light withdraws, until only darkness remains. (10) Where there is no light, despair, loathing and rage thrive. (11) We are born into a perilous age, where the forces of darkness are determined to bring about our destruction. (12) These are the times to find yourselves in unison with the Light. (13) Hear my words, and let the Light inside of you confirm the truth of them. (14) Embrace the light that is in you, my friends! Deny yourself all darkness. (15) We must endure these trying times faithfully, and one day we will find ourselves victorious.

Chapter 2
(1) We are inherently unworthy, simply because we're human, and all human beings--aye, and elves, and dwarves, and all the other races--are flawed. (2) But the Light loves us anyway. (3) It loves us for what we sometimes can rise to in rare moments. (4) It loves us for what we can do to help others. (5) And it loves us because we can help it share its message by striving daily to be worthy, even though we understand that we can't ever truly become so. (6) Its grace, pure and simple.

Chapter 3
(1) In the face of despair and hatred, we continue to stand true to our beliefs and fight on. (2) Respect is the first virtue taught to those joining the path of the Light. (3) Respect your opponent on the field, whether he be your brother or your sworn enemy. (4) No matter where your beliefs truly lie, such respect is acknowledging a connection. (5) And in acknowledging those connections, you are closer to the Light. (6) Rivalries abound in this day and age. It is easy to see differences wherever you turn. (7) The challenge is in looking beyond appearances and understanding our similarities. (8) Through this understanding, you can feel compassion for the losses others have suffered. (9) Even if the victim bears another banner. (10) By feeling and understanding compassion in enemy and ally alike, you reaffirm your connection with the world. (11) Acting on these tenets, these virtues, help make the world a place we all can appreciate. (12) A world of honor and justice. (13) Think on my words, friends. (14) In the darkness that surrounds us all, the Light is needed more than ever.

Chapter 4
(1) It is understood why so many fear the dark. (2) For within it we know not where we tread and we cannot see what it hides. (3) To be lost in the dark is when we feel the most alone. (4) And when we cannot see what is before us, it frightens the mind and seeds the heart with doubt. (5) We often hear that it takes great courage to venture into the darkness and surely experience attests to the terrible things that lay therein. (6) Then how and why does darkness tempt us and beckon us beneath it's veil?

Chapter 5
(1) Within the darkness we cannot be seen and therefore it is comfort, of a kind, for our troubled souls. (2) While it may be miserable to dwell in darkness our secret desires, sins, ugliness, our cowardice and faults are obscured. (3) The mistakes we've made in our lives we fight to keep hidden and so we are complicit in making them more them powerful. (4) The vulnerabilities, insecurities and fears that our mistakes leave in their wake become what informs us to act against our good conscience. (5) So while we cannot see others in the darkness? We are relieved that at least they cannot see us!

Chapter 6
(1) When we choose to concede to this fear it is in exchange for the assurance of a comfortable lie. (2) Which we substitute for genuine openness, for natural compassion. (3) If only we allow the Light to reveal in ourselves and in others all the ways in which we are broken. All the many ways in which we are marvelous. (4) All the ways in which we are so different. And all the many ways in which we are so alike. (5) Then our fears, exposed, can no longer hold such power over us. (6) For within truest Light we are seen completely, therefore vulnerable but open to compassion and trust and mercy. (7) But we cannot hide ourselves, and is this not frightening? (8) So it does require great courage to reveal our selves in the Light just as it presupposes great cowardice to dwell only in the darkness.

Chapter 7
(1) Tragic such as it is, if this is called a "dark age" it will not be because the Light abandoned us or was extinguished. (2) But because people refused to see it. To step into it. (3) We can pardon a child's fear of the dark just as experience excuses our own. (4) Yet the true tragedy of our age eludes the awareness of even the eldest - that there are grown men and women who are afraid of the Light. (5) A life in darkness is miserable but to many, misery can be a familiar, dependable companion upon life's journey. (6) Fear that follows us like our shadow, cast from the portion of ourselves that obstructs the Light. (7) But if we choose only to heed the call of our fears then we more than abide misery, we welcome it's constant companionship. (8) A coward's confidence that unlike some things in our lives, misery will never abandon us. (9) That whatsoever may come upon us, what loneliness we must endure, we will at least have our familiar misery. (10) But this is not living. It is a slavery no less sorrowful than the fate of the minions of the dark one. (11) Who have given up hope in themselves and in others. (12) Let us not recede into darkness but look within ourselves and in others for the strength to advance into the Light.

Chapter 8
(1) Let each of us today and each day forward remind the other: (2) The veil of gloom is the refuge of the hopeless. (3) The clarity of the Light is a shelter for the strong.

Preface
The book of teachings is a collection of manuscripts found in ancient libraries and compiled into one single text.

Chapter 1
(1) We are in the presence of the Light, which is enlightening and sustaining. (2) Praise be to the Light, the empowering force of the realms. (3) All-encompassing, it watches over us. (4) We serve the Light, and we seek its aid. (5) We ask it to bring us knowledge and peace, for we are ignorant and unkind. (6) It will show us the truth, for we live in a world of falsehood, and it will light for us the righteous path. (7) One need only avow the Light's presence to be considered a believer of it. (8) He need only say, in his heart: "I believe int he Light." (9) Yet, belief is not sufficient for holiness. (10) We must walk the path of Light. (11) The path of the Light is formed by three virtues. (12) These virtues are, namely, Respect, Tenacity and Compassion. (13) Holiness is the mastery of these virtues of the Light and only through these virtues is holiness achieved. (14) Therefore, it is not just belief but action that leads to holiness.

Chapter 2
(1) Without adversity, one cannot grow and increase their devotion to the Light. (2) Thus, it is the narrow and twisted and broken path which should be taken. (3) Only through hardships can one understand the path of the Light. (4) And it is through understanding that one betters themselves. (5) The reading and comprehension of these holy words, inspired by the Light through its scribes, is but one way to attain that understanding. (6) For it is through suffering that one becomes holy. (7) One must learn compassion, to suffer with another.

Chapter 3
(1) It has been said "Darkness is the opposite of the Light." (2) Know that, Darkness is not the opposite of the Light--as that implies that the Darkness has power. (3) Rather, the power of Darkness is gained independently from itself. (4) Sin effectively blocks the Light, leaving the void of darkness. (5) Thus darkness is not that which is opposite of Light but that which is present in the absence of the Light. (6) Darkness fills the void. (7) The removal of the Light in turn removes one's inspiration to do good and thus one's will becomes arbitrary and meaningless. (8) Thus, one's will becomes conformed to chaos.

Preface
The collected writings of St. Columban Blackmoore, priest of Lordaeron. These writings are prayers of the soul to the Light.

Chapter 1
(1) O Holy Light, how long I turned my face from you! (2) How often I glanced away from your brightness! (3) Wretched was I, worthy of nothing good. (4) I wallowed in the empty darkness I created for myself and said, "There is no Light to help me." (5) But, I was not rejected from the blessed Dawn. (6) You fed me the scraps that fell from the table of the righteous and I devoured them. (7) I tasted the fruits of holiness and now I yearn to be filled. (8) I took in one solitary breath of fresh air and now I pant for you. (9) My very soul pines for you. (10) For years I wandered this world seeking for that which could satisfy my thirst but it was all for naught, (11) for only your rays can quench my thirst. (12) I thought I would find solace in worldly goods but they only left me famished. (13) O how could I ever have survived if it was not for your servants (14) who, in constant devotion to you, compassionately lifted me from the mess which I myself vomited up all around me? (15) You lifted me up and in the rivers of righteousness you purified my soul. (16) Never let me part from you, (17) for without you my blood would cease to flow and in sadness I would decay until nothing remained. (18) May it be so.

Chapter 2
(1) How wonderful your ways, O Holy Light! (2) O, that I would desire nothing more than to practice virtue. (3) Could it be so? (4) Would I ever desire to leave your grace? (5) My heart longs for holiness but always I turn from your ways. (6) Like a disobedient child I run from you. (7) The wind blows and I crumble. (8) In my mind I see myself right but my heart knows my faults and they are many. (9) Too many to be counted are my sins. (10) All my ways lead to ruin. (11) Grant, O my Holy Light, that I may desire no path but the one that you deign to place before me. (12) Let my legs break if I step even slightly off the road to holiness. (13) It is better that I suffer on the way to holiness than act freely in the worthless houses of sinners. (14) O, restore to me my faith for like wax in the noonday sun it melts away and is gone. (15) Let me never be satisfied in mediocre acts of piety, (16) but let my true piety stem only from within my very being where you alone dwell. (17) May it be so.

Preface
The Book of Heroes is a collection of stories about famous heroes of the Light and their encounters with others.

Chapter 1
(1) Uther came upon a small village and a man came to speak with him, seeking wisdom. (2) "I am not a wise man, so I ask that you recite me no riddles. I am not a strong man, so ask of me no great feats. (3) And I am not gifted with wondrous talents such as magic, I'm a simple herder unable to perform the miraculous. (4) The people revere you as a righteous man. (5) Could you kindly tell me in the simplest way, how a humble and ordinary man living in this miserable world can serve the Holy Light?" (6) Uther responded, "You say this is a time of misery and you are a common man. What would you say common folk in troubled times want most of a person of the Light?" (7) At this he fell silent while contemplating the many essentials without which the people of his village suffered. (8) The man faced Uther and said, "Hope."

Chapter 2
(1) Uther understood what he meant and asked him, "What do you see in me that gives you hope?" (2) The man looked surprised, then went on at length about a shield that protects those who cannot defend themselves. (3) A hammer that vanquishes injustice and restores law. A healing hand that cures and comforts the sick and injured. (4) Uther answered him, "While those instruments are of great use, they are not really what I am nor especially important to inspire hope. (5) You see, however meager or abundant are our possessions, it is far less important than how we live. (6) So without weapons or armor or special talents of any kind, the Holy Light bestows me, you, anyone the power to give hope to those who long for it." (7) The man shook his head curiously. "I have seen your brethren call upon the Light to save dozens, but what power do you speak of now?" (8 ) Uther said to him, "To believe in one another and in ourselves. That together, we possess the means to arise out of hopelessness and misery." (9) The man asked, "But how? With words of wisdom? With acts of great selflessness? Through feats of bravery?" (10) "Those are fine examples, yes", Uther responded. "But you asked me for the very simplest manner in which you can serve the Holy Light and be an example to your folk." (11) But the man continued, "Then I beg you once more to tell me how to live that I might inspire hope!" (12) Uther replied, "Be a man, striving to be a better man."

Chapter 3
(1) The story of Braelin Joseph of Strahnbrad is one that shall never be forgotten. (2) Braelin was a man of great faith. (3) Many people in Strahnbrad could attest to seeing him rise every day and traveling to Alterac City in order to offer morning prayers in the chapel. (4) His focus in prayer always turned towards his family, (5) for he was both a devoted father and husband. (6) Braelin knew that his very work was prayer (7) and he prayed that no sword he forged would ever be used for evil. (8) When the ogres invaded Strahnbrad, Braelin assisted the children and elderly in their escape from the city. (9) The task lead to his capture and enslavement. (10) Little is known as to what horrors Braelin was forced to perform while enslaved (11) but after his death a small journal was found written in his hand. (12) It had but one entry. (13) "Light, why do I not lose hope? (14) All around me men jeer and call me 'foolish' because I remain faithful to the truths. (15) Am I wrong to hope? (16) No. (17) Because I know that a people without hope is dead and yet I live. (18) Indeed, if I shall die with hope in my heart then I shall truly live. (19) It is enough that I should hope in that."

Chapter 4
(1) Three clerics came to Alonsus Faol and questioned him. (2) "Lord, which of us is wiser? (3) To each of us a woman came and confessed the sin of adultery." (4) The first cleric said, "I am the wisest. (5) I wanted her to know the weight of her actions and so I assigned her a harsh penance." (6) The bishop responded, "You have acted out of judgement and in assigning a harsh penance have only incited her to stray farther from the Light." (7) The second cleric said, "Surely, I am the wisest.  (8) I wanted the woman to feel loved and so I dismissed her without a penance." (9) The bishop responded, "You have acted out of a fear of her hatred. (10) She left you in the same condition she came to you in." (11) The third cleric said, "I assigned her a light penance but agreed to also do a harsh penance myself and to offer prayers for her." (12) The bishop responded, "You have acted wisely for you let your actions be governed by compassion. (13) For what greater compassion can be shown than to suffer with another?" (14) The other two clerics went away angry and argued with one another (15) but the third cleric stayed behind seeking the wisdom of the Bishop and glorifying the Light."

Preface
The book of Psalms is a collection of songs and poetry in praise of the Light.

Psalm 1
(1) Blessed be the Light; from eternity to eternity. (2) The Light has all power; majesty, splendor and glory. (3) For all in the universe sees its rays; and the Light is exalted above all. (4) All riches and honor are from it; the Light has dominion over all.

Psalm 2
(1) All glory and power to the Light; it is honest and true. (2) Let us sing praise to the Light; all peoples of the world. (3) The Light is omnipotent; the Light does no wrong. (4) Let no glory be given to our names; but all glory be given to the Light.

Psalm 3
(1) Praise, o servants of the Light; praise the Light forever. (2) Let all bless the Light; both now and evermore! (3) From the east to west; let all praise the Light. (4) The Light is above all nations; it even is higher than the heavens.

Psalm 4
(1) In darkness I cry out to the Light; the Light hears my voice. (2) O let its ears be attentive; to the voice of my pleading. (3) My soul waits for the Light; I watch for it at daybreak. (4) Because mercy is of the Light; and fullness of redemption.

Psalm 5
(1) Light, have mercy on me; blot out my offense. (2) Wash away all my guilt; from my sin cleanse me. (3) For I know my offense; my sin is always before me. (4) Against you alone have I sinned; I have done such evil in your sight!

Psalm 6
(1) Light, why have you abandoned me? I cry out in anguish. (2) I call by day, but you do not answer; by night, but I have no relief. (3) All who see me mock me; they curl their lips and jeer. (4) Do not stay far off; my strength, make haste to help me.

Psalm 7
(1) My heart is steadfast; I will sing and chant praise. (2) Awake, my soul; I will wake the dawn. (3) I will praise the Light among the peoples. (4) I will chant praise among the nations.

Psalm 8
(1) I waited, I waited for the Light; and it heard my cry. (2) It rescued me from death; and made my footsteps firm. (3) It put a new song on my tongue; a song of praise to the Light.

Psalm 9
(1) Hear me, O Light, for I call to you by day. (2) The sky clouds above me, why can I not see your rays? (3) O grant me a mere glimpse of the dawn, (4) That will be enough for me.

Psalm 10
(1) Why am I alone, O Light my hope? (2) Why is it that I can trust in you, (3) When all around me others say, "He is a fool." (4) But I am no fool, O Blessed Dawn. (5) I am never alone when I hope in you.

Psalm 11
(1) Glorious is the Light on high. (2) Its ways are righteousness and love, (3) Its fruits, charity and kindless, (4) And its ways just and holy.

Psalm 12
(1) Lead, O Light above, (2) Your little and weak servant, (3) For behind me is death and darkness, (4) But in your path is truth.

Psalm 13
(1) Forgive me, O my Blessed Light, (2) For you showed all kindness to me, (3) And yet I prefered the pleasures of the world, (4) Those unsearchable pits of sin.

Psalm 14
(1) The grief within my heart darkens me, (2) My eyes searched everywhere for solace, (3) But safety was not to be found in the world, (4) But in you, O Light my hope.

Psalm 15
(1) All around me men speak ill of me. (2) They say, "He trusts in the Light" (3) "The Light save him from our swords." (4) And, though beaten, I am saved.

Preface
The Song of the Light is a hymn of praise writen for the Light and sung by the Church in its early years.

For the Chiormaster: A hymn of peace and unity.

Chapter 1
(1) Everlasting Light, source of benevolence and love, (2) Guide us to a future when smoke lingering above the horizon bespeaks not of destruction (3) But of a million peaceful hearths (4) When the wind carries the cries of violence, strife and agony no more (5) But spreads vibrant laughter and joyous songs of all people.

Chapter 2
(1) Everlasting Light, give us the strength to reshape this sundered, divided world (2) With gentle hands (3) Shoulder to shoulder with our neighbors (4) For our children, that they shall know a time when designations we fashioned to divide ourselves (5) Will mean nothing at all (6) Or can be cause enough to make war.

Chapter 3
(1) When the clamor of steel indicates the breaking of shackles upon ankles and wrists (2) And upon our hearts and minds. (3) Everlasting Light, as our prayers banish silence (4) May Your enlightenment, compassion and hope drive the darkness from our thoughts and our hearts, (5) So we shall never again be slaves to hatred, vengeance, and fear.

Chapter 4
(1) Through darkest nights the smallest lights of hope do yet prevail (2) The sun shall rise to guide our eyes upon a peaceful trail.

Preface
The Song of the Light is a hymn of praise writen for the Light and sung by the Church in its early years.

For the Chiormaster: A hymn for those who dwell in shadow.

Chapter 1
(1) Everlasting Light, source of compassion and wisdom, (2) Linger in the hearts of those who practice dark arts and magics, (3) Be a sublime flame shrouded by darkness, (4) That captivates our gaze and soften our hearts, (5) So none shall point the finger of scorn and suspicion, (6) And chase them from the shelter of hope.

Chapter 2
(1) Let wisdom and compassion temper our mistrust and remind us, (2) How where there is much light the shadows seem deepest, (3) As against the blackness of night the stars seem brightest, (4) For who is wise? He who can see the Light in all things, (5) Let it be we who bring the Light to where it is darkest.

Chapter 3
(1) Hearken, humble vessels of the Light, (2) This supplication for dark dwellers and wretches, (3) Be they friend or stranger, (4) There exists no object, no being so foul or putrid, (5) That brilliant, intense Light can fail to make beautiful.

Chapter 4
(1) Maintain our mission, revealed in vision, to servants maladjusted, (2) A light and shield to those who wield such talents you've entrusted.

Preface
The book of Proverbs is a collection of sayings of wisdom handed down through the ages.

Chapter 1
(1) We cannot change the past, we can only accept it. (2) The Light does not judge based no the fate we have not chosen, but the fate we have. (3) All good things have an end to prepare for the joys to come. (4) There are no sides, only the Light's. (5) Those with simple tastes are always satisfied the best. (6) One learns most when teaching others. (7) Dig the well before you are thirsty. (8) He who cannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them. (9) Better to light a candle than curse the darkness. (10) A gem cannot be polished without friction nor a man without trials.

Chapter 2
(1) Hatred stirs up disputes, but love covers all offenses. (2) He who reviles his neighbor has no sense, but the intelligent man keeps silent. (3) Virtue directs towards life, but he who pursues evil does so to his death. (4) The desire of the just ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath. (5) He who tills his own land has food in plenty. (6) The fool immediately shows his anger, but the shrewd man passes over an insult. (7) He tells the truth who states what he is sure of, but a lying witness speaks deceitfully. (8) In the path of justice there is life, but the abominable way leads to death. (9) One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor yet has great wealth. (10) The light of the just shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked goes out.

Preface
The first of six letters by Archbishop Alonsus Faol to the Clerics of Northshire. In this letter, the Archbishop discusses prayer.

Chapter 1
(1) Brethren, you say that you pray in distress and in your need. (2) But would that you pray also in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundant blessings? (3) If it is for your comfort to pour your darkness into the font of life, it is also for your delight to pour forth the dawning of your heart. (4) If you cannot but weep when your soul summons you to prayer, it should spur you again and yet again, though weeping, until you shall come laughing.

Chapter 2
(1) Let your visit to the church be for naught but ecstasy and sweet communion with the Infinite. (2) For if you should approach the ALTAR of SACRIFICE for no other purpose than asking you shall not receive. (3) If you should enter into the throne room of the heavens to glorify yourself you shall not be lifted. (4) Or even if you should enter into it to beg for the good of others you shall not be heard by that which truly gives. (5) It is enough that you enter the temple invisible.

Chapter 3
(1) And those among you that ask, how should we pray? (2) I cannot teach you how to pray in words, (3) for the Light listens to your words when it utters them through your lips (4) I cannot teach you the prayer of the seas and the forests and the mountains, (5) but you who are born of the mountains and the forests and the seas can find their prayer in your heart. (6) And if you but listen in the stillness of the night you shall hear them saying in silence: (7) "Our Light, who resides within us and around us yet also in the heavens, it is your will in us that wills. (8) It is your desire in us that desireth. (9) It is your urge in us that would turn our nights, which are thine, into days which are thine also. (10) We cannot ask you for aught, for you knowest our needs before they are born in us. (11) Thou our need; and in giving us more of thyself thou givest us all."

Chapter 4
(1) Take these words and heed them, you presbyters and vindiciators of the Church. (2) May the Grace and Peace of the HOLY LIGHT be with you always.

Preface
The second of six letters by Archbishop Alonsus Faol to the Clerics of Northshire. In this letter, the Archbishop discusses suffering.

Chapter 1
(1) There are those among you who suffer, especially after the death of our beloved Gavinrad and Uther the Lightbringer, who both now reside among the martyrs of all ages. (2) BUT I speak to you not of them, for they are in eternal bliss. (3) Rather I speak to you of the pain you endure on this world. (4) Many among you doubt the Light because of suffering. (5)Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. (6)Even as the stone of the fruit must break, that its heart may stand in the sun, so must you know pain. (6) And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life, your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy. (7) And you would accept the seasons of your heart, even as you have always accepted the seasons that pass over your fields. (8) And you would watch with serenity through the winters of your grief.

Chapter 2
(1) Much of the pain you abhor is your redemption. (2) It is the bitter potion by which the cleric within you heals your sick self. (3) It is the sacrifice in which you glorify the Light. (4) Therefore trust the Cleric, and drink his cup in silence and tranquillity, (5) and take up the dagger to slay your sacrifice with due reverence. (6) For the cleric's hand, though heavy and hard, is guided by the tender hand of the Unseen. (7) And the cup he brings, though it burns your lips, has been fashioned of clay which is eternal (8) and that has been moistened with the water from that sacred endless well of mercy. (9) Take these things that I have revealed unto you joyfully, you who claim to be the people of the Light.

Preface
The third of six letters by Archbishop Alonsus Faol to the Clerics of Northshire. In this letter, the Archbishop discusses meals.

Chapter 1
(1) Would you be blessed with the ability live on the fragrance of the Light's worlds, and like a plant be sustained by the Light! (2) But since you must kill to eat, and rob the young of its mother's milk to quench your thirst, (3) let it then be an act of worship to the Light who truly sustains you. (4) Let your board stand an altar on which the pure and the innocent of forest and plain are exalted.

Chapter 2
(1)When you kill a beast say to him in your heart, (2) "By the same power that slays you, I too will be slain. (3) I too shall be consumed. (4) For the power that delivered you into my hand shall deliver me into a mightier hand than my own, in which we shall revel in joy." (5) And when you crush a fruit with your teeth, say to it in your heart. (6) "Your seeds shall live in my body and the buds of your tomorrow shall blossom in my heart. (7) Your fragrance shall be my breath and together we shall rejoice and praise the Light." (8) And in the autumn, when you gather the grapes of your vineyard for the winepress, say in you heart, (9) "I to am a vineyard, and my fruit shall be gathered for the Great Winepress (10) and like new wine I shall be kept in eternal vessels." (11) And in winter, when you draw the wine, let there be in your heart a song of praise on behalf of each cup (12) and let there be in the song a remembrance for the seasons, and for the Vineyard, and for the Eternal Winepress.

Chapter 3
(1) Take these words with the reverence they are due, you creatures of the Light. (2) Let each act you do glorify the Light. (3) Grace and Peace of the Light be with you always, my children.