XVII
SERVICE with Sermon on
THE SPIRITUAL BASIS OF HUMAN BROTHERHOOD.
(1915)
UDBODHANA.
Unto Him, our ever-reliable, faithful Friend ; unto Him, our supreme, sovereign Lord, we offer our praises and thanks, salutations and obeisances. Unto Him, the all-centered and the all-besetting God; Unto Him, the all-pervading and the all-controlling God ; unto Him, we render our loyal tribute of trustful and reverent adoration. Unto Him, the compassionate Witness; unto Him, the nurturing Regenerator ; unto Him, the righteous Rectifier; unto Him, the gracious Saviour ; unto Him tender we our hearts' grateful and reverent prostrations ! Blessed be His holy name ! Praised be His infinite mercy! Hallowed be His bountiful Spirit that has brought us here together. We are His