Grant that I may soar to the noblest heights in approaching
Thee, and enable me to draw nigh unto Thee through the fragrance of Thy
holiness. Thus may all impediments be dissolved by the light of ecstasy, and
all remoteness from Thee be dissipated by my attainment unto the seats of
reunion, and the subtle veils which have hindered me from entering Thy mansion
of glory become so rarified that I may gain admittance into Thy presence, take
up my abode near Thee, and voice the expressions of praise wherewith Thou hast
described Thine Own Self unto me, bearing witness that Thou art God, that there
is no God but Thee, the One, the Incomparable, the Ever-Abiding, that Thou dost
not beget, neither art Thou begotten, that Thou hast no offspring, no partner,
nor is there any protector against humiliation but Thee, and Thou art the Lord
of all worlds. I bear witness also that all besides Thee are but Thy creatures,
and are held within Thy grasp. No one is favoured with means or liveth in want
except by Thy Will. Thou art the King of everlasting days and the supreme
Ruler. Thy might is potent over all things and all created things exist by Thy
Will. All mankind recognize their lowly servitude and confess their
shortcomings and naught is there which doth not celebrate Thy praise.
I beseech Thee, O my God, by the glory of Thy merciful
Countenance and by the majesty of Thine ancient Name not to deprive me of the
vitalizing fragrance of the evidences of Thy Days—such Days as Thou Thyself
hast inaugurated and brought forth.
- The Báb (‘Selections from the Writings of
the Báb’)
