7 It is not prayer to tell the Holy One how great he is, how good he is, how strong and how compassionate.
8 God is not man to be bought up by praise of man.
9 Prayer is the ardent wish that every way of life be light; that every act be crowned with good; that every living thing be prospered by our ministry.
10 A noble deed, a helpful word is prayer; a fervent, an effectual prayer.
11 The fount of prayer is in the heart; by thought, not words, the heart is carried up to God, where it is blest. Then let us pray.
12 They prayed, but not a word was said; but in that holy Silence every heart was blest.
13 And then Elihu spoke. He said to Mary and Elizabeth, Our words are said; you need not tarry longer here; the call has come; the way is clear, you may return unto your native land.
14 A mighty work is given you to do; you shall direct the minds that will direct the world.
15 Your sons are set apart to lead men up to righteous thoughts, and words, and deeds;
16 To make men know the sinfulness of sin; to lead them from the adoration of the lower self, and all illusive things, and make them conscious of the self that lives with Christ in God.