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witness in Thy presence, O my God, that Thou art made known by Thy
wondrous tokens and art recognized through the revelations of Thy signs.
The fact that Thou hast brought us forth into existence prompteth me to
acknowledge before Thee that Thou art immeasurably exalted above our
praise, and by virtue of the qualities wherewith Thou hast endowed our
beings I testify unto Thee that Thou art transcendent beyond our
comprehension.

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.

"Lauded and glorified art Thou, O Lord my God! Thou ..."

Thou art God, no God is there but Thee.

Lauded and glorified art Thou, O Lord my God! Thou art supreme over the
realm of being and Thy power pervadeth all created things. Thou holdest
the kingdom of creation within Thy grasp and dost call into being in
conformity with Thy pleasure.

All praise be unto Thee, O Lord my God! I beseech Thee by such souls as
are eagerly waiting at Thy gate and by those holy beings who h