Martha Root's Prayer

In May 1939 Martha Root's voice was recorded on a 78 rpm phonograph record by the Auckland Baha'is. This prayer—coincidentally—was read by Hand Hasan Balyuzi at the funeral service of Shoghi Effendi in 1957.

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[kevingd9]

Can anyone offer a source of reference to who wrote this prayer

[DrDTroxel]

Dear Kevingd9: The prayer can be found on page 217 of "Star of the West" Volume 15.

-DrDTroxel

[jigglyfidda125]

beautiful

[Eeneemon]

I am So SO happy to hear your Voice, dearest Martha Root! It makes me in tears! I have always wanted to know about you more!

I thank Him for the friends who made it possible for us to hear!!!

[MsSchnigglefritz]

Hello Kevingd9 - this prayer is also found in a compilation by Horace Holley (Hand of the Faith) which is called "Baha'i Scriptures." According to the forward of the book, it contains prayers of Abdu'l-Baha and Baha'u'llah.

[finkhein]

Martha Root, who was a journalist by profession, embarked for South America in July 1920. This was the start of her travels to every part of the globe -- of visits to kings and queens, presidents and

statesmen, to universities and colleges and the eminent figures of the academic world -- with the sole object of making known the name of Bahá'u'lláh...

H.M. Balyuzi, Abdu'l-Baha p. 445

[Edithalba1844]

And I just had intended to post this link to you! :-)

[axeinface]

Martha Root was an amazing Baha'i and has been given the distinction of being named one of the 24 Elders mentioned in Revelation.

[bahaivideos]

very beautiful!

[gramydee]

I will view this precious video regularly and remember to cherish Martha Roots example of lifelong selfless devotion.