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.