Invocation of Bahá’u'lláh the Splendor
A Carmelitian hymn *
We would fill our eyes with praise
And would open our mouths to invoke you.
We would bring to you honor and greatness,
To you, Bahá’u'lláh the Splendor, liberated ruler and
New Dispensation.
You are the Garment of Blessing.
You are the Glory of God.
You are the Dearest Teacher.
Come for salvation, who are complete salvation.
Come for beneficence, who are complete beneficence.
Come to bring love, who are complete love.
Come as physician, who are complete healing.
Come to bring peace, who are complete peace.
Come as victor, who are complete victory.
Come as lord, who are complete lordship.
Come for redemption, who are complete soul-service.
Come with oneness, who are worldwide oneness
Welcome, new lord and new physician.
Welcome, new redeemer and redeemed one.
Welcome, mirror of God, noble lustre and great light.
Welcome, oh day that is complete joy.
Welcome, oh year that brings a good harvest.
Welcome, original one and primeval first-born one.
Welcome, good mediator who mediates between us and God.
* Carmelitians eller (på svenska) Karmeliter anser att berget Karmel är den nya Trons Beskyddare sedan ‘Abdu’l-Bahá med sina egna händer gravsatte stoftet av martyren Báb på berget. Stöd för denna uppfattning anser de att de har i Bahá’u'lláhs skrift till Karmel, och framför allt i Bahá’u'lláhs ord 1891 när Han stod på Karmelbergets topp:
”Gläd dig, ty Gud har i denna dag upprättat sin tron på dig.”
