Bicentenary Poems and Prose

Hymn of Gratitude

Hymn of Gratitude:
To The Blessed Beauty

         O Thou who are our hearts' desire,
         And the Beloved of our souls,
         Our happiness you inspire,
         And our hope you have renewed.

We raise our voices in praise,
Intoning our gratitude,
For your guidance through life's maze,
And your forgiveness of our sins.

         O Thou who are our hearts' desire,
         And the Beloved of our souls,
         Our happiness you inspire,
         And our hope you have renewed.

Each day we chant your Greatest Name,
Read your sacred word,
To the world your beauty we proclaim,
So that all my know the Lord has Returned.

         O Thou who are our hearts' desire,
         And the Beloved of our souls,
         Our happiness you inspire,
         And our hope you have renewed.

Thank you for the help you give,
The opportunities to demonstrate your love,
Our shortcomings please forgive,
As we attempt to live a Baha'i Life.

         O Thou who are our hearts' desire,
         And the Beloved of our souls,
         Our happiness you inspire,
         And our hope you have renewed.

Poet's Note: ▼

This is Poem 63 of 200 Dedicated to the Blessed Beauty.