Prayer for America and the World [I Believe In Prayer]

We shall, therefore, offer supplication in the divine threshold
that a great love may take possession of the hearts of men and unite the nations of the world.
[b]We will pray that the ensign of international peace may be uplifted [/b]
and that [b]the oneness of the world of humanity may be realized and accomplished. [/b]
All this is made possible and practicable through your efforts.

[b]May this American democracy be the first nation to establish the foundation of international agreement.[/b]
May it be the first nation to proclaim the universality of mankind.
May it be the first to upraise the standard of the Most Great Peace,
and through this nation of democracy may these philanthropic intentions and institutions
be spread broadcast throughout the world.

[b]Truly, this is a great and revered nation.[/b]
Here liberty has reached its highest degree.
The intentions of its people are most praiseworthy.
[b]They are, indeed, worthy of being the first to build the Tabernacle of the Most Great Peace and proclaim the oneness of mankind. [/b]

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá ,The Promulgation of Universal Peace