from the sermons of Imam Ali(pace be upon him ):sermon95

In eulogy of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H. and His Household)  

Praise to Allah who is such First that nothing is before Him and such Last that there is nothing after Him. He is such Manifest that there is nothing above Him and such Hidden that there is nothing nearer than He.

A portion of the same sermon: about the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H. and His Household)  

His place of stay is the best of all places and his origin the noblest of all origins in the minds of honor and the cradles of safety. Hearts of virtuous persons have been inclined towards him and thereins of eyes have been turned towards him. Through him Allah buried mutual rancor and put off the flames of revolt. Through him He gave them affection like brothers and separated those who were together (through unbelief). His speaking is clear and his silence is (indicative of) the tongue.