In placing this volume before the public I only hope that I may be
able to convey to my readers the higher and deeper truths of this
most famous of Persian Poets, who so ably attempted to portray to his
countrymen the benevolent God the subtle life within the grosser of our
material forms.
Also the mysterious force within the grape, which renders possible
fermentation, thereby changing its character from matter to spirit.
Therefore, I sincerely trust that this may be a means to enlighten many
seekers after truth, and to my Critics will but add this line, "that
they in me can find no opponent for them," for what little I have done
has been to bless, to illuminate, not destroy the works of others, to
whom myself with the rest of the world's readers owe our many thanks.
Hoping that all may realize the spirit in which I here present it, and
may it comfort and bless those who read to learn of its sublime truths,
is the sincere wish of thy brother man.