Chapter 1

"All-praise to Him Who, by the Shield of His Covenant, hath..." "O ye beloved of the Lord! The greatest of all things is the..." "According to the direct and sacred command of God we are..." "O God, my God! Thou seest this wronged servant of Thine,..." "O God, my God! Shield Thy trusted servants from the evils of..." "O ye beloved of the Lord! It is incumbent upon you to be submissive..." "By the Ancient Beauty! This wronged one hath in no wise..." "O ye beloved of the Lord! Strive with all your heart to shield..." "Whosoever and whatsoever meeting becometh a hindrance to..."