The Call of the Beloved

1. Lord, give me to drink from the chalice of selflessness. With its robe, cleanse me, and in its ocean, immerse me.
2. I Myself that speaketh the truth in this most mighty revelation of all dispensations of the past hath attained the highest and final consummation.
3. Grant that I may at all times and under all conditions, lay hold upon Thy cord and be rid of all attachments to anyone except Thee.
4. How can I succeed unless Thou assist me with the breath of Thy spirit?
5. O My servants, sorrow not, if in these days and on this earthly plane, things contrary to your wishes have been ordained and manifested by God, for days of blissful joy, of heavenly delight, are assuredly in store for you. Worlds, holy and spiritually glorious, will be unveiled to your eyes.
6. O my God, unite the hearts of Thy servants, and reveal to them Thy great purpose...guide their steps by the light of Thy knowledge, and cheer their hearts by Thy love.
7. With great humbleness and entire devotion, I pray to Thee to make me a minaret of Thy love in Thy land, a lamp of Thy knowledge among Thy creatures, and a banner of divine bounty in Thy dominion.
8. Thou knowest that my sole aim in revealing Thy cause has been to reveal Thee and not myself, and to manifest Thy glory rather than mine.
9. I have awakened this morning with my face set towards the splendor of the Daystar of Thy revelation, through which the heavens of Thy power and Thy majesty have been illuminated.