XVII
Thou dressed in purple, Thou dressed in scarlet,
O Thou precious jewel and gold bedecked harlot,
Thy golden cup filled with abomination;
I raise up the cup and adore Babalon!
— In Nomine Babalon: 156 Adorations to the Scarlet Goddess
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