Prayer of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Tongan
Residents of different communities across New Zealand’s North Island chanted a well-known prayer of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Tongan. The prayer, in English, says, “O God, guide me, protect me, make of me a shining lamp and a brilliant star. Thou art the Mighty and the Powerful.” This devotional gathering was part of a larger meeting where the group prepared for the bicentenary by reflecting on the progress of the dynamic educational process taking place in their communities, wherein people of all ages engage in systematic study and action aimed at contributing to the progress of their neighborhoods.