very
side, and the call Ya 'Aliyyu'l-A'la ringeth throughout all regions. No
stir is there in the world save that of the Glory of the One Ravisher of
Hearts, and no tumult is there save the surging of the love of Him, the
Incomparable, the Well-Beloved.

The beloved of the Lord, with their musk-scented breath, burn like bright
candles in every clime, and the friends of the All-Merciful, even as
unfolding flowers, can be found in all regions. Not for a moment do they
rest; they breathe not but in remembrance of Thee, and crave naught but to
serve Thy Cause. In the meadows of truth they are as sweet-singing
nightingales, and in the flower-garden of guidance they are even as
brightly-coloured blossoms. With mystic flowers they adorn the walks of
the Garden of Reality; as swaying cypresses they line the riverbanks of
the Divine Will. Above the horizon of being they shine as radiant stars;
in the firmament of the world they gleam as resplendent orbs.
Manifestations of celestial grace are they, and daysprings of the light of
divine assistance.

Grant, O Thou Loving Lord, that all may stand firm and steadfast, shining
with everlasting splendour, so that, at every breath, gentle breezes may
blow from the bowers of Thy loving-kindness, that from the ocean of Thy
grace a mist may rise, that the kindly showers of Thy love may bestow
freshness, and the zephyr waft its perfume from the rose garden of divine
unity.

Vouchsafe, O Best Beloved of the World, a ray from Thy Splendour. O
Well-Beloved of mankind, shed upon us the light of Thy Countenance.

O God Omnipotent, do Thou shield us and be our refuge and, O Lord of
Being, show forth Thy might and Thy dominion.

O Thou loving Lord, the movers of sedition are in some regions astir and
active, and by night and day are inflicting a grievous wrong.

Even as wolves, tyrants are lying in wait, and the wronged, innocent flock
hath neither help nor succour. Hounds are on the trail of the gazelles of
the fields of divine unity, and the pheasant in the mountains of heavenly
guidance is pursued by the ravens of envy.

O Thou divine Providence, preserve and protect us! O Thou Who art our
Shield, save us and defend us! Keep us beneath Thy Shelter, and by Thy
Help save us from all ills. Thou art, indeed, the True Protector, the
Unseen Guardian, the Celestial Preserver, and the Heavenly Loving Lord.

O ye beloved of the Lord! On one side the standard of the One True God is
unfurled and t