diff --git a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
index 586e42a63..4263a6007 100644
--- a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
+++ b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
@@ -1552,6 +1552,8 @@ you cannot sacrifice objects/corpses while stunned or confused
 	that they work; /y and /n for them now only work when lootabc is off
 writing on an unidentified scroll of blank paper identifies blank paper
 dumplogs include spells and skills
+praying will not restore monster-form HP while polymorphed, unless you
+        have unchanging
 
 
 Fixes to 3.7.0-x General Problems Exposed Via git Repository
diff --git a/src/pray.c b/src/pray.c
index 075711400..281ce64e7 100644
--- a/src/pray.c
+++ b/src/pray.c
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ in_trouble(void)
         return TROUBLE_STARVING;
     if (region_danger())
         return TROUBLE_REGION;
-    if (critically_low_hp(FALSE))
+    if ((!Upolyd || Unchanging) && critically_low_hp(FALSE))
         return TROUBLE_HIT;
     if (ismnum(u.ulycn))
         return TROUBLE_LYCANTHROPE;