O my God! I beseech Thee by the evidences of Thy favour, to
let me draw nigh to the sublime heights of Thy holy presence, and protect me
from inclining myself toward the subtle allusions of aught else but Thee. Guide
my steps, O my God, unto that which is acceptable and pleasing to Thee. Shield
me, through Thy might, from the fury of Thy wrath and chastisement, and hold me
back from entering habitations not desired by Thee.
- The Báb (‘Selections from
the Writings of the Báb)
