Witch Vow

by Leo Louis Martello as appears in "Llewellyn's 2002 Magical Almanac"

Hear me, help me, Holy One, My Witch life has just begun. I dedicate myself to Thee; My faith shall be fierce and free. Make me worthy, make me wise, Liberate me from all lies. Guide me in thy Goddess light, Illuminate each dark night. I light the candle, I taste the wine, I purify the air with incense fine. I make the pentagram with my knife, I declare my witchhood with my life. I offer myself in naked truth, Grant me wisdom and the joy of youth. Upon thy altar my sould is bare, I leave myself in thy loving care.