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October 28, 2019, The Islander, Page 7 BAHAI FAITH O God, my God! I have set out from my home, holding fast unto the cord of Thy love, and I have committed myself wholly to Thy care and Thy protection- I entreat Thee by Thy power through which Thou didst protect Thy loved ones from the wayward and the perverse, and from every contumacious oppressor, and every wicked doer who hath strayed far from Thee to keep me safe by Thy bounty and Thy grace- Enable me, then, to return to my home by Thy power and Thy might- Thou art, truly, the Almighty, the Help in Peril, the Self-Subsisting- Baha’u’llah Prayer for Protection “...0 Thou the Merciful One! 0 my Lord! Make Thy protection my armor, Thy preservation my shield, humbleness before the door of Thy oneness my guard, and Thy custody and defense my fortress and my abode. Preserve me from the suggestions of self and desire, and guard me from every sickness, trial, difficulty and ordeal. Verily, Thou art the Protector, the Guardian, the Preserver, the Sufficer, and verily, Thou art the Merciful of the Most Merciful. From Baha’i Sacred Writings Baha’i Houses of Worship around the world are devoted to the worship of God and service to All Mankind and are open to everyone. ijBp - Wi _ S£.r \ w L* United States India Chili Panama Australia 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 Basic Baha'i Teachings The Oneness of God The Oneness of Religion The Oneness of Mankind Religion Must Be the Cause of Unity Harmony of Science & Religion Independent Investigation of Truth Equality of Men and Women To Eliminate All Forms of Prejudice Universal Peace Universal Education A Universal Auxiliary Language A Spiritual Solution to Economic Problems 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
