And in every 'O my Father!' slumbers deep a 'Here, my child!'"
—Jelal-ed-Deen, tr. by James Freeman Clarke.
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THE CONTENTS OF PIETY
"Allah!" was all night long the cry of one oppressed with care,
Till softened was his heart, and sweet became his lips with prayer.
Then near the subtle tempter stole, and spake:
"Fond babbler, cease!
For not one 'Here am I' has God e'er sent to give thee peace."
With sorrow sank the suppliant's soul and all his senses fled.