"The prayer of the prophets of God has always been, and still is: Oh God, I long to lay down my life in the path to Thee! I desire to shed my blood for Thee, and to make the supreme sacrifice." Abdu'l-Baha
To be steadfast as the stones on these paths
To be steadfast as the stones on these paths
To be patient as the trees we walk past
To be fragrant as the rose that's in bloom
To see beauty in the dust and the gloom
To shine light upon the world as a lamp
To bring His love to others with His stamp
To fly above this world as a bird
To give my life as you did at His word
Your presence hidden in the Glory of your Lord
Your resting place the pivot of the prayers of all the world
Your deepest wishes answered in your sacrifice of love
Your worldly dust inseparable from that of your Beloved
Unquestioning obedience and a pure unhindered heart
Devotion the emotion which your memory imparts
You proved your faith completely, when you answered His request
And now forever in His arms your remains lovingly rest
