Dawn Prayers

Hearts Uplifted

O my brother! Take thou the step of the spirit, so that swift as the twinkling of an eye, though mayest flash through the wilds of remoteness and bereavement.
The favors of God are unending, limitless, infinite bounties that have encompassed the world. We must emulate the bounties of God.
First and foremost among these favors which the Almighty hath conferred upon man, is the gift of understanding.
Illumine my inner being, O my Lord, with the splendors of the Dayspring of Thy Revelation, even as Thou didst illumine my outer being with the morning light of Thy favor.
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.
O Son of Earth!  My will, and the will of another besides me, even as fire and water cannot dwelleth together in one heart.
The pleasure and peace of an individual have neverconsisted in his personal wealth but rather in his excellent character, his high resolve, the breadth of his learning, and his ability to solve difficult problems.
Meditating on these sublime attributes, man is able to gaze beyond the swing of time…to the eternal qualities that stabilize the soul.
Confirm this revered nation to upraise the standards of the oneness of humanity.
O Thou whose love is the cause of my being…I entreat Thee to supply me, then, with the good of this world and of the next.

Rejoice in the gladness of thine heart that thou maysest be worthy to meet Me and to mirror forth My beauty.

If thou dost open the heart of a person for His sake, better will it be for thee than every virtuous deed; since deeds are secondary to faith in Him.
Thou before Whose wealth the rich testifieth to his poverty, before Whose light the enlightened is lost in darkness, toward the shrine of Whose knowledge, toward the  shrine of whose  knowledge turneth the essence of of all understanding, and around the sanctuary of whose presence, circle the souls of all mankind.
Thou hast given up the drop of life and drawn nigh into the ocean of the well beloved.
Help Thou Thy loved ones to remain steadfast in Thy covenant.
I am Thy servant and the son of Thy servant. I have set my face towards Thy cause, believing in Thy oneness, acknowledging Thy unity.
I have risen from my couch at this dawntide when the Daystar of Thy oneness hath shone forth from the Dayspring of Thy will, and hath shed its radiance upon the whole world.
O Son of Being, rejoice in the gladness of thine heart that thou maysest be worthy to meet Me and to mirror forth My beauty.

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.