O Thou kind Lord! These lovely children are the handiwork of
the fingers of Thy might and the wondrous signs of Thy greatness. O God!
Protect these children, graciously assist them to be educated and enable them
to render service to the world of humanity. O God! These children are pearls,
cause them to be nurtured within the shell of Thy loving-kindness.
Thou art the Bountiful, the All-Loving.
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá ('Baha’i Prayers’, Baha’i World Center online site)
