"I advance with My face set towards Him Who is the Almighty, the All-Bounteous, whilst behind Me glideth the serpent."

© 2026 Chuck Egerton

 

I HAVE seen, O Sháh, in the path of God what eye hath not seen nor ear heard. Mine acquaintances have repudiated Me, and My pathways have been straitened. The fount of well-being hath run dry, and the bower of ease hath withered. How numerous the tribulations which have rained, and will soon rain, upon Me! I advance with My face set towards Him Who is the Almighty, the All-Bounteous, whilst behind Me glideth the serpent. Mine eyes have rained down tears until My bed is drenched.

(Bahá’í Sacred Writings)
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