Great Work

Attractions of the flesh had their place, but not when mixed with the Great Work.

red dust Ryn Cricket 2010

As in the Precious Pearl the sulphur-mercury theory forms the theoretical basis for an understanding of the metals, and the alchemist is informed that he must arrange these substances (understood as ideal substances resembling most in nature common sulphur and mercury) in perfect proportions for the consummation of the Great Work.

Alchemy 1968

And although the final stage was eventually to be changed from violet to red, the emphasis on color was to remain a basic theme in descriptions of the Great Work.

Alchemy 1968

_Great Work_ arrived from Germany, and was stored in the hall above.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 73, November, 1863 Various

She must not be in any way distressed, while the whole nation waited on her Great Work.

Herland 1915

_The Great Work_ and _Mystic Masonry_ -- is clearly, though not intentionally, misleading.

The Builders A Story and Study of Masonry Joseph Fort Newton 1913

She must not be in any way distressed, while the whole nation waited on her Great Work.

Herland Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1897

One thing is certain; there will never be an ideal social state on earth, or a heaven anywhere, except as men and women _co-operate_ together for the happiness of each, and the highest, noblest, cleanest good of all, and this is only another phase or department of the Great Work.

The New Avatar and The Destiny of the Soul The Findings of Natural Science Reduced to Practical Studies in Psychology 1877

One further consideration remains to be noted at this time, as the question is sure to arise: "How about woman in the Great Work?"

The New Avatar and The Destiny of the Soul The Findings of Natural Science Reduced to Practical Studies in Psychology 1877

"_The Great Work_" _and_ "_The Great Psychological Crime_" were written by the American Representative of that "Venerable School of Wisdom," whose records are the most ancient at this time known to man, and which for many thousands of years, has influenced the civilization and work of every great nation of earth. 464 pages; illustrated.

The New Avatar and The Destiny of the Soul The Findings of Natural Science Reduced to Practical Studies in Psychology 1877