To Penyu Kirov [1]:

   Sofia, 2 Feb 1902

Dear Br. Kirov,

I write this letter to enlighten you upon some things. I know, that you have big adversities, but do not let your faith diminish. After everything God's blessing will come - be faithful in the small. The Lord will reward you[;] He knows your adversities and sufferings, but He does not forget. Keep the fortress, because we will have to put up a great resistance to the evil one, we will have to soon accomplish our battle and the Lord will be with us in this valiant deed. Fear not. Here also there are many obstacles and I carry a heavy burden. I desire your upliftment and perfection with all my soul. And when I know that you [pl.] are [all] faithful and unswerving, I rejoice. The words I speak to you will be experienced [2]. I wish us to meet at the agreed time. A program will be given to you. Accept with a glad heart that which is instructed [3] from above.

   Yours truly: P. K. Deunov

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Notes to the letter:

[1] Penyu Kirov (1868-1918) was one of the first three disciples of the Master Peter Deunov (Beinsa Douno), alongside Dr. Mirkovich and Todor Stoimenov. He was one of the Master's closest disciples.

[2] proven as a result of being tried by experience or tested

[3] literally: dictated, as in someone reading out aloud for the purpose of another writing down the words.

Translated by: Christophorus, Published online: 27/28 Dec 2006
Reference: "Izgrevat", Volume XI, Biblioteka "Jziten Clas" (Vergilii Kreustev), Sofia, 1999, ISBN 954-9915-02-6