THE LITERARY WORLD

London, England

7 March 1912

(Page 87)

Hail Mary! By Aleister Crowley. (The Equinox. 2s.)

Mr. Crowley is already well known as a mystic. The present volume, a series of hymns and vision-pieces originally published anonymously under the title ‘Amphora,’ is vaguely reminiscent of Newman’s ‘Dream of Gerontius.’ Its occasional lack of poetic inspiration is compensated for by a sustained rapture of devotion.

To us, who wander desolate

In Earth’s sad wilderness, do thou

Bend down thy lips immaculate,

And touch and kiss the adoring brow!