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The Good Prayer

This period of Dunov's spiritual realization ended with a profound and beautiful prayer. He called it "The Good Prayer". It embodied his desire to prove that perfection was possible and attainable in the material world if one was really connected with Reality. On the 27th of November 1900, Dunov sent it to Penyu Kirov with the words: "Guard this prayer like the apple of your eye, for it comes from the Divine Spirit." This prayer was to become the strongest spiritual link between Dunov and his disciples. To the end of his life, he ranked it immediately after the Lord's Prayer. Pray so: 

"Lord God, our tender Heavenly Father, who has given us life and health to rejoice in Thee, send us Thy Spirit to protect us, to shield us from every harm and from all evil thoughts. Teach us to do Thy Will, to sanctify Thy Name, to glorify Thee at all times. Sanctify our spirits, enlighten our hearts and minds to keep Thy decrees and commandments. Inspire us with Thy holy presence and pure thoughts, direct us in Thy ways, so that we may serve Thee with joy. Bless the life we consecrate to Thee for the sake of our brothers and sisters, and those dear to us. Succour us and assist us, so that we may grow in Wisdom and understanding, that we may be instructed by Thy Word and that we may abide in Thy Truth. Guide us in all our thoughts and actions in Thy Name, so that the Thy Kingdom may come on earth. Feed our souls with Thy Heavenly bread and fill us with Thy strength, so that our lives may be fruitful. And as Thou dost shower us with all Thy blessings, may Thy love remain our eternal law. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, forever and ever. Amen. "*

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* Translated by David Lorimer.

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