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August 26, 2019, The Islander, Page 7 BAHAI FAITH O my Lord! Make Thy beauty to be my food, and Thy presence my drink, and Thy pleasure my hope, and praise of Thee my action, and remembrance of Thee my companion, and the power of Thy sovereignty my succorer, and Thy habitation my home, and my dwelling-place the seat Thou hast sanctified from the limitations imposed upon them who are shut out as by a veil from Thee. Thou art, verily, the Almighty, the All-Glorious, the Most Powerful. Baha’u’llah The Shrine of the Bab sits in the middle of 19 magnificent terraces on Mt. Carmel in Haifa, Israel BICENTENARY The Bab (bab) (1819-1850) literally ‘the Gate,’the title of the prophet and founder of the Babi Faith and the forerunner and herald of Baha’u’llah. ...In the middle of the 19th century— one of the most turbulent periods in the world’s history— The Bab announced that He was the bearer of a message destined to transform the life of humanity. ...The Bab announced that humanity stood at the threshold of a new era. His mission, which was to last only six years, was to prepare the way for the coming of a Manifestation of God Who would usher in the age of peace and justice promised in all the world’s religions: Baha’u’llah. Www.bahai.org Become as true brethren in the one and indivisible religion of God, free from distinction, for verily God desireth that your hearts should become mirrors unto your brethren in the Faith, so that ye find yourselves reflected in them, and they in you. This is the true Path of God, the Almighty, and He is indeed watchful over your actions. Selections from the Writings of the Bab. 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 For more information about the Baha'i Faith call/visit 800-22-UNITE www.bahai.uswww.bahai.org Weekly Devotional/ Prayer Gatherings Call for Time and Location (912) 275-7694
