In the same way as there is a technique of material alchemy, one also exists for spiritual alchemy. The very real existence of a procedure to attain traditional illumination was taught by all the old masters of times gone by. This inner path, leading the adherent gradually towards enlightenment, was taught to a chosen few by Louis-Claude de Saint-Martin, the Unknown Philosopher. This is a real technique, rather than mere trivial sensibility, he is a learned mystic, rather than an ecstatic mystic. It is brought to us by the Rose Cross of times gone by. Robert Ambelain presents it to us in its entirety. Furthermore, without having to undergo all manner of disappointing processes, without creating his own experience, at his own expense, the Christian initiate can become an adept. He simply needs the will and perseverene to fulfil the words of the scripture, Until the coming of the day and the rising of the Morning star in our hearts... (Peter, 2nd epistle, 1, 19).