157: PRAYERS

"You have asked whether our prayers go beyond Baha'u'llah; It all depends

whether we pray to Him directly or through Him to God. We may do both, and

also can pray directly to God, but our prayers would certainly be more

effective and illuminating if they are addressed to Him through His

Manifestation Baha'u'llah.

"Under no circumstances, however, can we, while repeating the prayers,

insert the name Baha'u'llah where the word 'God' is used. This would be

tantamount to blasphemy."

"In quoting prayers any part may be used, but should be quoted as it is,

however short."

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