12 Seven spirits therefore are appointed against man, and they are the leaders in the works of youth. (T12) 13 And seven other spirits are given to him at his creation, that through them should be done every work of man. (T12) 14 The first is the spirit of life, with which the constitution of man is created. (T12) 15 The second is the sense of sight, with which ariseth desire. (T12) 16 The third is the sense of hearing, with which cometh teaching. (T12) 17 The fourth is the sense of smell, with which tastes are given to draw air and breath. (T12) 18 The fifth is the power of speech, with which cometh knowledge. (T12) 19 The sixth is the sense of taste, with which cometh the eating of meats and drinks; and by it strength is produced, for in food is the foundation. of strength. (T12) 20 The seventh is the power of procreation and sexual intercourse, with which through love of pleasure sins enter in. (T12) 21 Wherefore it is the last in order of creation, and the first in that of youth, because it is filled with ignorance, and leadeth the youth as a blind man to a pit, and as a beast to a precipice. (T12) 22 Besides all these there is an eighth spirit of sleep, with which is brought about the trance of nature and the of death. (T12) 23 With these spirits are mingled the spirits of error. (T12)
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