7 MAY 1983, Page 36

Competition

No. 1268: Dial-a-Prayer

Set by Jaspistos: British Telecom is about to offer the public this service but is said to be still searching for a formula that cannot possibly give offence or arouse controversy. You are invited to imagine the bland, bromidic, universally 'acceptable' orison that will emerge (maximum 150 words). En- tries to 'Competition No. 1268' by 20 May.