At Gilboa and in the Decapolis

1From time to time, during the remainder of Jesus’ sojourn on earth, he brought to the notice of the apostles several additional forms of prayer, but he did this only in illustration of other matters, and he enjoined that these “parable prayers” should not be taught to the multitudes. Many of them were from other inhabited planets, but this fact Jesus did not reveal to the twelve. Among these prayers were the following:

2Our Father in whom consist the universe realms,

3Uplifted be your name and all-glorious your character.

4Your presence encompasses us, and your glory is manifested

5Imperfectly through us as it is in perfection shown on high.

6Give us this day the vivifying forces of light,

7And let us not stray into the evil bypaths of our imagination,

8For yours is the glorious indwelling, the everlasting power,

9And to us, the eternal gift of the infinite love of your Son.

10Even so, and everlastingly true.

11Our creative Parent, who is in the center of the universe,

12Bestow upon us your nature and give to us your character.

13Make us sons and daughters of yours by grace

14And glorify your name through our eternal achievement.

15Your adjusting and controlling spirit give to live and dwell within us

16That we may do your will on this sphere as angels do your bidding in light.

17Sustain us this day in our progress along the path of truth.

18Deliver us from inertia, evil, and all sinful transgression.

19Be patient with us as we show loving-kindness to our fellows.

20Shed abroad the spirit of your mercy in our creature hearts.

21Lead us by your own hand, step by step, through the uncertain maze of life,

22And when our end shall come, receive into your own bosom our faithful spirits.

23Even so, not our desires but your will be done.

24Our perfect and righteous heavenly Father,

25This day guide and direct our journey.

26Sanctify our steps and co-ordinate our thoughts.

27Ever lead us in the ways of eternal progress.

28Fill us with wisdom to the fullness of power

29And vitalize us with your infinite energy.

30Inspire us with the divine consciousness of

31The presence and guidance of the seraphic hosts.

32Guide us ever upward in the pathway of light;

33Justify us fully in the day of the great judgment.

34Make us like yourself in eternal glory

35And receive us into your endless service on high.

36Our Father who is in the mystery,

37Reveal to us your holy character.

38Give your children on earth this day

39To see the way, the light, and the truth.

40Show us the pathway of eternal progress

41And give us the will to walk therein.

42Establish within us your divine kingship

43And thereby bestow upon us the full mastery of self.

44Let us not stray into paths of darkness and death;

45Lead us everlastingly beside the waters of life.

46Hear these our prayers for your own sake;

47Be pleased to make us more and more like yourself.

48At the end, for the sake of the divine Son,

49Receive us into the eternal arms.

50Even so, not our will but yours be done.

51Glorious Father and Mother, in one parent combined,

52Loyal would we be to your divine nature.

53Your own self to live again in and through us

54By the gift and bestowal of your divine spirit,

55Thus reproducing you imperfectly in this sphere

56As you are perfectly and majestically shown on high.

57Give us day by day your sweet ministry of brotherhood

58And lead us moment by moment in the pathway of loving service.

59Be you ever and unfailingly patient with us

60Even as we show forth your patience to our children.

61Give us the divine wisdom that does all things well

62And the infinite love that is gracious to every creature.

63Bestow upon us your patience and loving-kindness

64That our charity may enfold the weak of the realm.

65And when our career is finished, make it an honor to your name,

66A pleasure to your good spirit, and a satisfaction to our soul helpers.

67Not as we wish, our loving Father, but as you desire the eternal good of your mortal children,

68Even so may it be.

69Our all-faithful Source and all-powerful Center,

70Reverent and holy be the name of your all-gracious Son.

71Your bounties and your blessings have descended upon us,

72Thus empowering us to perform your will and execute your bidding.

73Give us moment by moment the sustenance of the tree of life;

74Refresh us day by day with the living waters of the river thereof.

75Step by step lead us out of darkness and into the divine light.

76Renew our minds by the transformations of the indwelling spirit,

77And when the mortal end shall finally come upon us,

78Receive us to yourself and send us forth in eternity.

79Crown us with celestial diadems of fruitful service,

80And we shall glorify the Father, the Son, and the Holy Influence.

81Even so, throughout a universe without end.

82Our Father who dwells in the secret places of the universe,

83Honored be your name, reverenced your mercy, and respected your judgment.

84Let the sun of righteousness shine upon us at noontime,

85While we beseech you to guide our wayward steps in the twilight.

86Lead us by the hand in the ways of your own choosing

87And forsake us not when the path is hard and the hours are dark.

88Forget us not as we so often neglect and forget you.

89But be you merciful and love us as we desire to love you.

90Look down upon us in kindness and forgive us in mercy

91As we in justice forgive those who distress and injure us.

92May the love, devotion, and bestowal of the majestic Son

93Make available life everlasting with your endless mercy and love.

94May the God of universes bestow upon us the full measure of his spirit;

95Give us grace to yield to the leading of this spirit.

96By the loving ministry of devoted seraphic hosts

97May the Son guide and lead us to the end of the age.

98Make us ever and increasingly like yourself

99And at our end receive us into the eternal Paradise embrace.

100Even so, in the name of the bestowal Son

101And for the honor and glory of the Supreme Father.

102Though the apostles were not at liberty to present these prayer lessons in their public teachings, they profited much from all of these revelations in their personal religious experiences. Jesus utilized these and other prayer models as illustrations in connection with the intimate instruction of the twelve, and specific permission has been granted for transcribing these seven specimen prayers into this record.