[rising female voice ah] [female voice only] 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 [Female voice only] With hands full of flowers, I start up the path remembering with every step the treasured spirit bath [Female voice only] 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. [Female voice only] 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 [Female voice only] 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. [Female voice only] 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] [female voice only] All the past is washed away, in spirit refreshed and aglow in heart surrender, may I stay. while tears of joy flow [Female voice only] Gratitude and words of praise My heart is alive, awake. Inside the Dazzling Door I feed the spirit for the world's sake. [Female voice only] Outside, the darkness of evening grows But the glass chandelier from Venice casts a soft light and makes the beauty glow [Female voice only] 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]
