[rising female voice ah] [male voice] The sun is sinking low The shadows of evening grow I must prepare to be in sacred space. I change from my dirty welding clothes Wash myself, and pray for grace [Male voice] With hands full of flowers, I start up the path remembering with every step the treasured spirit bath [Male voice] At first sight of the glorious temple My heart bows, so gentle At last the Dazzling Door stands before my eyes what I have come for below the darkening skies Circling the temple 3 times around, Invoking the Living One with hushed sound preparing to be inside bowing each time the door is found. [Male voice] Off come the shoes outside Then the Dazzling Door opens wide I enter and prostrate on the velvet rug of exquisite Persian design inside breathing in the scent of sacred space [Male voice] Deep peace comes quietly no voice of thought to disturb but a wordless song of ecstasy that would never unnerve, rising in my soul, falling free. [Male voice] I offer the flowers of my love bright and invoke the Living Light. I wave the worship candle, and celestial incense Tears of joy begin to fall as I sing Inside the dazzling door my heart takes wings [rising female voice ah] [Male voice] All the past is washed away, in spirit refreshed and aglow in heart surrender, may I stay. while tears of joy flow [Male voice] Gratitude and words of praise My heart is alive, awake. Inside the Dazzling Door I feed the spirit for the world's sake. [Male voice] Outside, the darkness of evening grows But the glass chandelier from Venice casts a soft light and makes the beauty glow [Male voice] I pray for the world, I pray for peace May all forms of conflict finally cease. May all hearts know the joy of Divine Love that washes all else away, May the world be profoundly blessed this way. [rising female voice ah
