The Great Invocation I

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The Great Invocation

From the point of Light within the Mind of God

Let light stream forth into the minds of men. *

Let Light descend on Earth.

From the point of Love within the Heart of God

Let love stream forth into the hearts of men.

May Christ return to Earth.

From the center where the Will of God is known

Let purpose guide the little wills of men

The purpose which the Masters know and serve.

From the center which we call the race of men

Let the Plan of Love and Light work out.

And may it seal the door where evil dwells.

Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.

 

*The Great Invocation was written in 1945 and uses the accepted language of that

time. The words " men " and " man " are used in a generic sense as referring to

" humanity " no gender designation is intended*

The beauty and strength of this Invocation lie in its simplicity. It expresses

certain central truths that a spiritual person innately and normally accepts:

The truth of the existence of a basic Intelligence to Whom we give the name of

God;

The truth that, behind all outer seeming, the motivating power of the universe

is Love;

The truth that a great Individuality came to Earth, called by Christians the

Christ, and embodied that love so that we could understand;

The truth that both love and intelligence are effects of what is called the Will

of God;

The self-evident truth that only through humanity itself can the divine Plan

work out.

In the past prayer has been used largely for personal ends; people have prayed

for themselves. They have invoked divine help for those they love. They have

given a material interpretation to their basic needs. The Great In-vocation is a

World Prayer. It expresses humanity's need and pierces through the difficulties,

doubts and questionings straight to the Mind and Heart of the One in Whom we

live and move and have our being.

The urgent need for a better world is framed in this threefold invocation. It is

a cry for Light upon our way and for light to flow into the dark places of the

earth. It is a cry for more Love in the world, more sense of brotherhood and

right relationship with our fellow beings. It is an appeal for the will-to-good,

the Will of God, to be expressed more fully upon Earth and more truly in the

hearts and minds of all people.

 

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Bharathi.A