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May 6, 2019, The Islander, Page 7 x t A BAHAI FAITH d a person recite but a single verse from the Holy Writings a spirit of joy and radiance, this would be better for him than reciting wearily all the Scriptures of God, the Help in Peril, the Self-Subsisting. Recite ye the verses of God in such measure that ye be not overtaken with fatigue or boredom. Burden not your souls so as to cause exhaustion and weigh them down, but rather endeavour to lighten them, that they may soar on the wings of revealed Verses unto the dawning-place of His signs. This is conducive to nearer access unto God, were ye to comprehend. Baha’u’llah Prayer for Morning I have wakened in Thy shelter, O my God, and it becometh him that seeketh that shelter to abide within the Sanctuary of Thy protection and the Stronghold of Thy defense. Illumine my inner being, O my Lord, with the splendors of the Dayspring of Thy Revelation, even as thou didst illumine my outer being with the morning light of Thy favor. Baha’u’llah Information 800-22-UNITE www.bahai.uswww.bahai.org Weekly Devotional/ Prayer Gatherings Call for Time and Location (912) 275-7694 BAHA'I TEACHINGS *Oneness of God* * Oneness of Religion* * Oneness of Mankind* * Equality of Men & Women* * Harmony of Science & Religion* independent Investigation of Truth* *Universal Peace* *Universal Education* "Elimination of All Forms of Prejudice PRAYER FOR AMERICA O Thou Kind Lord! This gathering is turning to Thee. These hearts are radiant with Thy love. These minds and spirits are exhilarated by the message of thy Glad-tidings. O God! Let this American democracy become glorious in spiritual degrees even as it has aspired to material degrees, and render this just government victorious. Confirm this revered nation to upraise the standard of the oneness of humanity, to promulgate the Most Great Peace, to become thereby most glorious and praiseworthy among the nations of the world. O God! This American nation is worthy of Thy favors an is deserving of Thy mercy. Make it precious and near to Thee through thy bounty and bestowal. Baha'i Prayer by Abdu'l-Baha' - Chicago 1912
