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To God the Compassionate

From the ‘Masnavī’: Translation of C. E. Wilson

TEACH me subtle words which you may regard with indulgence, O Compassionate One.

Both prayer comes from You

And answer to prayer from You;

A feeling of security comes from You,

And dread also comes from You.

If I have said that which is erroneous, do You correct it: You,

O Ruler of speech, are the Corrector.