O Thou Omnipotent Lord

Описание: This is a musical setting of the following prayer by Abdu'l-Baha...

O Thou Omnipotent Lord!
We are all held within the grasp of Thy power.
Thou art our Supporter and our Helper.
Grant us Thy tender mercy, bestow upon us Thy bounty,
open the portals of grace, and cast upon us the glance of Thy favours.

Let a vivifying breeze waft over us,
and quicken Thou our yearning hearts.
Illumine our eyes and make the sanctuary of our hearts
the envy of every blossoming bower.
Rejoice every soul and gladden every spirit.

Reveal Thine ancient power and make manifest thy great might.
Cause the birds of human souls to soar to new heights
and let Thy confidants
in this nether world
fathom the mysteries of Thy Kingdom

Set firm our steps and bestow upon us unwavering hearts.
We are sinners, and Thou art the Ever-Forgiving
We are Thy servants, and Thou art the Sovereign Lord.
We are homeless wanderers, and Thou art our haven and refuge.
Graciously aid and assist us to diffuse Thy sweet savors
and to exalt Thy Word.

Elevate the station of the dispossessed,
and bestow Thine inexhaustible treasure upon the destitute.
Vouchsafe Thy strength unto the weak,
and confer
heavenly power
upon the feeble.

Thou art the Provider,
Thou art the Gracious,
Thou art the Lord Who ruleth over all things.
Thou art the Lord Who ruleth over all things.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, from Eternal Beloved - Prayers of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá #16