I have cried on this bench, smiled on this bench, laughed on this bench and slept on this bench. Whenever I get anxious I come to this bench, and sit and listen to the waves. This place calms me down and brings me the upmost joy. This bench has heard so many prayers, but the most common one is
“O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers. I lay all my affairs in Thy hand. Thou art my Guide and my Refuge. I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved; I will be a happy and joyful being. O God! I will no longer be full of anxiety, nor will I let trouble harass me. I will not dwell on the unpleasant things of life.
O God! Thou art more friend to me than I am to myself. I dedicate myself to Thee, O Lord.”
Abdu’l-Bahá