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 all the nations of the world.
O God! This American nation is worthy of Thy favors and is deserving of Thy mercy.
Make it precious and near to Thee through Thy bounty and bestowal.
Amen
Prayer By:
Abdu'l-Bahá
"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
- Psalm 118:24
There are 1189 chapters in the Bible: 929 chapters in the Old Testament and 260 chapters in the New Testament.