Dawn Prayers

Purify my heart, illumine my powers

When the tongue of the teacher is engaged in teaching, he will naturally himself be stimulated, will become a magnet attracting the divine aid.
Bestow upon us new blessings. Give to us the freshness of the spring.
That which is with His creatures is circumscribed by their own limitations, whereas that which is with God is sanctified therefrom. This utterance must be deeply pondered. O my friend, listen with heart and soul to the songs of the spirit.
Wherefore have ye oppressed them and held them in bondage in Baghdad and elsewhere?
Praise be unto Thee that Thou hast shown us the highway of guidance… Thou hast shown the way to those who have gone astray…O God, guide us to the straight path.
Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can alone cause it to reveal its treasures… All men should be regarded as one soul.
Liberty causeth man to overstep the bounds of impropriety, and to infringe on the dignity of his station. The liberty that profiteth you is to be found nowhere exceptin complete servitude unto God the eternal truth. 
What tongue can voice my thanks to Thee? I was heedless, Thou didst awaken me.
O God, refresh and gladden my spirit. Purity my heart. Illumine my powers. I lay all my affairs in Thy hands.
 

The secret of God’s holy dispensation

It is incumbent on all men, each according to his ability, to refute the arguments of those who have attacked the faith of God.
And now, if you act in accordance with the teachings of Baha’u’llah, you may now rest assured that you will be aided and confirmed in all affairs which you undertake.
Strive that your deeds may be cleansed from the dust of self and hypocrisy and find favor at the court of glory.
Know thou, of a certainty that love is the secret of God’s holy dispensation.
The winds of tests are near powerless to hold back them that enjoy near access to Thee.
Heal Thou the sicknesses that have assailed the souls  on every side and have deterred them rom directing their gaze towards the paradise that lieth in the shelter of Thy shadowing name, which Thou didst ordain to be the king of all names.
He hath abandoned this mortal life and hath flown to the kingdom of immortality, yearning for the favor of meeting Thee.
O Lord, make firm our steps in Thy faith. Guard us within the stronghold of Thy protection. Nourish us from Thy heavenly table.

The heart is the dwelling place for eternal mysteries

Verily I say, this is the day in which mankind can see the face and hear the voice of the promised one.
O friend, the heart is the dwelling place of eternal mysteries. Make it not the home of fleeting fancies. Waste not the treasure of thy precious life occupied with this swiftly passing world.
I know not, O my God, what the fire is with which Thou didst light the lamp of Thy cause.
Protect us, bless us, support us. Make us such as we shall follow only the pathway of truth that we may become rich enough to dispense with all save Thee.
Praised be Thou, O my God…
O Son of Spirit, my first counsel is this: posess a pure kindly and radiant heart.
He is the All-glorious.

Allay the anguish of my soul

Tear asunder in my name the veils that have previously blinded your vision. 
O Thou forgiving Lord, these servants were noble souls, and these radiant hearts were made illumined and resplendent through the light of Thy guidance... By the melodies of their knowledge they bound their hearts to Thee, broke free from the snares of estrangement and laid hold of Thy unity.
Now there are many wisdoms to ponder in the dream, which none but the people of this valley can comprehend in their reality. (Wonderment)
O my God, there is no one but Thee to allay the anguish of my soul, and Thou art my highest aspiration, O. My God… I beg Thee to forgive me from shutting myself out from Thee.
Magnified be Thy name, O God, the Lord of heaven… Ordain also for them, what will make them rich enough to dispense with all else except Thee.
The reason why the subject of aid and assistance hath time and again streamed, and will continue to stream   from the pen of providence is to warn the friends of God lest they engage in activities that would give rise to strife and turmoil.
Let your joy be the joy borne of My Most Great Name…

Awakening to the onrushing winds

Praise be unto Thee, O God, my God, that we have awakened to the splendors of Thy knowledge.
I implore Thee by the onrushing winds of Thy grace…to send down upon me and upon me, and. Upon all who have sought Thy face, that which beseemeth Thy generosity and bountiful grace.
On this plane the traveler witnesseth the beauty in all things.
Blessed is the spot wherein the anthem of His praise is raised.
The essence of charity is to…render thanks to Him at all times, under all conditions.
No one on earth, O my Lord, can withstand thy power.
Moderation will be obtained by blending utterance with the tokens of divine wisdom which are recorded in the sacred books and tablets.
I am creating in you the one I designed you to be.
Turn thy face unto My face and renounce all save Me, for My sovereignty endureth and My dominions perisheth not.

The straight and far-stretching path

God’s purpose in sending His prophets unto men is twofold...
Thou seest me in my loneliness and weakness…
This is Thy servant who hath quaffed from the hands of Thy grace, the wine of Thy tender mercy.
Behold Thou mine eye expectant to gaze upon Thy mercy, and my ear longing to harken…
O Thou my God, who guidest the seeker to the pathway that leadeth aright…
Thou hast guided me to the highway of the Kingdom, suffered me to walk…
Let the spreaders of the fragrances of God recite this prayer every morning…

Prayers recorded during our election convention children’s class

O Thou kind Lord! These lovely children are the handiwork of the fingers of Thy might and the wondrous signs of Thy greatness. 
Thy name is my healing, O my God.
O God, guide me, protect me, make me a shining lamp.
Baby's first prayer.
He is God. O God, my God.
Create in me a pure heart, O my God.
O God, refresh and gladden my spirit.

Shelter, Tranquillity, Darkness and Mercy

'Tis from our rapture that the clouds from the realms above are raining down.
My shield and my shelter in my time of woe…the remover of the pains of my sorrows…make whole the sick and quench the burning thirst.
In thy soul, of love build thou a fire and burn all thoughts and words entire.
Create in me a pure heart, O my God, and renew a tranquil conscience within me.
Darkness hath fallen on every land and the forces of mischief have encompassed  all the nations. Through them however, I percieve the splendors of Thy wisdom.
O My Servant! Free thyself from the fetters of this world and loose thy soul from the prison of self. Seize thy chance, for it will come to thee no more.
Every existence, whether seen or unseen, O my Lord, testifieth that Thy mercy hath encompassed all created things.

Supply Me with the Good of this World, and of the Next

Illumine my brow with the light of Thy adoration…Give me to drink from the chalice of selflessness.
There should be no extraneous conversation during the reading of the Holy Words during the feast.
Secrets are many and strangers are myriad…the world of time hath both a beginning and an end.
Darkness hath fallen upon the land and the forces of mischief have encompassed all the nations. They that are shut out as by a veil from Thee have imagined they have the power to put out Thy light.
Where is the thirsty one who can direct his face towards the living waters of Thy love?
I entreat Thee not to withhold from me the things Thou didst ordain for the chosen ones among Thy servants. Supply me then with the good of this world and the next. There is no God but Thee, the Ever Forgiving, the Most Generous.

The Ills of this World and How to Cope

I implore Thee to assist me and them that love Thee, to magnify Thy word, and to endow us with such strength that the ills of this world and its tribulations will be powerless to prevent us from remembering Thee and from extolling Thy virtues.
For there are some who dwell on the plane of Divine Unity and speak of that world, and some inhabit the realms of limitation, and some the grades of self, while others are completely veiled. Thus do the ignorant people of the day, who have no share of the radiance of the divine Beauty, make certain claims and, in every age and cycle, inflict upon the people of the ocean of Divine Unity what they themselves deserve.
O Beloved of my heart and soul, I have no refuge save Thee. I raise no voice at dawn, save in Thy commemoration and praise. Thy love encompasseth me and Thy grace is perfect.
 
It befitteth Thee to blot out from the hearts of all beings whatsoever may keep them back from gaining sanctuary of Thy divine Mysteries.
 
Make my prayer, O my Lord, a fountain of living waters whereby I may live as long as Thy sovereignty endureth, and may make mention of Thee in every world of Thy worlds.
Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy.
Be fair to yourselves and to others, that the evidences of justice may be revealed.
Cause me to rest under the shadow of the wings of Thy grace, for the flame of my separation from Thee hath melted my heart within me. Draw me nearer unto the river that is life indeed.