Appendix B
[Man] must first create peace in himself, if he
desires to see peace in the world;
for lacking the peace within, no
effort of his can bring any result.
Hazrat Inayat Khan
If there is any spiritual tradition in the world that does not teach us that creating peace within ourselves is the first step toward creating peace in the world, I do not know of it. There are many wonderful composed prayers for peace. I do this one, which was composed by Hazrat Inayat Khan, every day, slightly modified from the original. Of late many people have chosen to substitute “Sovereign” for “Lord,” but I like to liberate the language completely, and substitute “Love” for “Lord,” as follows:
Prayer for Peace
Send Thy peace, O Love, which is perfect and everlasting, that our souls may radiate peace.
Send Thy peace, O Love, that we may think, act and speak harmoniously.
Send Thy peace, O Love, that we may be contented and thankful for Thy bountiful gifts.
Send Thy peace, O Love, that amidst our worldly strife, we may enjoy Thy bliss.
Send Thy peace, O Love, that we may endure all, tolerate all, in the thought of Thy grace and mercy.
Send Thy peace, O Love, that our lives may become a Divine vision and in Thy light, all darkness may vanish.
Send Thy peace, O Love, our Father and Mother, that we Thy children on Earth may all unite in one family. Amen.
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