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“O God, my God! Thou seest this wronged servant of Thine,…” 5 |
O God, my God! Thou seest this wronged servant of Thine,
held fast in the talons of ferocious lions, of ravening wolves, of
bloodthirsty beasts. Graciously assist me, through my love for
Thee, that I may drink deep of the chalice that brimmeth over with
faithfulness to Thee and is filled with Thy bountiful Grace; so that,
fallen upon the dust, I may sink prostrate and senseless whilst my
vesture is dyed crimson with my blood. This is my wish, my heart’s
desire, my hope, my pride, my glory. Grant, O Lord my God, and
my Refuge, that in my last hour, my end, may even as musk shed
its fragrance of glory! Is there a bounty greater than this? Nay,
by Thy Glory! I call Thee to witness that no day passeth but that
I quaff my fill from this cup, so grievous are the misdeeds wrought
by them that have broken the Covenant, kindled discord, showed
their malice, stirred sedition in the land and dishonored Thee amidst
Thy servants. Lord! Shield Thou from these Covenant-breakers
the mighty Stronghold of Thy Faith and protect Thy secret Sanctuary
from the onslaught of the ungodly. Thou art in truth the
Mighty, the Powerful, the Gracious, the Strong.
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