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Correspondence from Aleister Crowley to Charles Stansfeld Jones
Titusville, Fla.
Feb. 25. [1917]
Beloved Son,
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
I have been very busy slaying a black brother for the last three days, or would have written.
It has occurred to me that as you have working men in the Lodge, a great deal might be done with the Law by having them go about among their mates, pointing out how Christianity is being used to prevent them doing what they want, notably in the elements of Energised Enthusiasm. I should like to see a short personal campaign on these lines, and a very careful and elaborate report. The leaders of the workman's organizations should be tested, and also the rank and file. I should like more or less verbatim reports of some such conversations. The labour situation becomes more critical every moment; even here the gilt is wearing off the sham prosperity. Now is the time to get ready to make a big push. We must guide the revolt when it comes, and prevent serious harm. If you were able to talk to bankers and big employers, we might do great things at once. Labour should be conciliated by letting the men have a good time. Under the Law this can be done without money. The Indian, and the Chinese, and the Latin, are perfectly content with a pittance, because their leisure is full of delight.
I'll hope to hear from you soon.
Love is the law, love under will.
Your proud father,
[eleven-fold cross] B.
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