the great invocation

I am not a Christian, and I don’t pray much - but I still love this prayer! I find it very appealing because it seems to believe that there is a plan somewhere that will look after us, and that we can do something to help ourselves. It was written by a theosophist, Alice Bailey, and is called 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 centre 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 centre 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."