Many of the world religions, most obviously Buddhism, express desire and wishes as the reason of worldly controversies and strife, the idea that an end to the desires of men would signal an end of aggression and greed, that lack of personal desire allows a person to focus on the spiritual and not become embroiled in the affairs of men. Freedom from desire is their aim. The SC has a very different approach, it is full passion and desire, for instance:-
"Now our souls impassioned by her subject, enamoured by the report of that wise old man...".
"For I still can picture to myself her beautiful eyes, bright sparks of affections causing infinite desires, I consign to the equitable term of my sight this beautiful mouth that proffered so many oracles, & in going over all the meetings of such beautiful gesture.".
"...the excellent Nephes...who can cause her to be seen by faithfully lovers of her beauties.".
"We were going ever forward, devouring with gluttonous eyes everything that had the appearance or similitude of beauty...".
"But, oh simple one in affections, where have you learnt that the loving practice must be hazarded in a group? Do you not know that Love being unique, wants subjects who have no other intentions beside themselves?"
That is not all possible examples, but enough to get the feel of it. This is not remote from desire, this requires intense passion and devotion to the one thing. Founded well after the writing of this document, the Martinist movement still emphasizes the heart in it's teaching, it also categorizes people as "Men of the Forest" or "Men of Desire". Martinez de Pasqualis and Louis Claude de Saint Martin knew of the value of Desire and understood how it could be applied. The Work is for those who are truly, passionately dedicated to it's cause with the persistence and enthusiasm of a lover. Desire can provide a powerful tool, the tricky bit of course lies in desiring the Right Thing in the Right Way.