O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom!
Thy likeness (photograph) was seen. The Sun of the Kingdom hath shed a light on thee, so thy likeness is made radiant and thy face happy.
Beneath the photograph the word "faithfully" was inscribed which indicated that thine heart is attracted to faithfulness and that thou seekest faithfulness. No attribute is more commmendable than faithfulness. It is of the greatest of the virtues in the world of humanity. I hope that thou mayest be faithful to the Lord of the Kingdom, be attracted to His Beauty, serve in His Threshold and strive in His vineyard.
"O ye two merciful a.s.semblies!..."
O ye two merciful a.s.semblies!(287)
Praise be to G.o.d! that through the outpouring of guidance, India is rapidly becoming a Rose-garden of Abha, for many souls have lately embraced the truth and are in the utmost attraction and enkindlement.
Forward ye, as soon as ye can, a few copies of every Tablet and epistle which is translated into the English and the books which are written by the believers, in this language, to the merciful a.s.sembly of Bombay and to his honor ......... in Rangoon.
O ye spiritual friends of Abdul-Baha! At this moment when danger is threatening to surround all directions, Abdul-Baha is attracted to the fragrances of the Kingdom of Abha and with infinite joy and happiness is begging providence and favor from the Threshold of Oneness in your behalf.
Now is the time of firmness and resolution and the moment of steadfastness and constancy and the period of showing forth divine power by the strength of proof, the solidity of argument, the eloquence of utterance and the grandeur of spirit!
"O thou who art set aglow with the fire of the Love of..."
O thou who art set aglow with the fire of the Love of G.o.d!
The letter was received. Thou hast commended the meeting held at the home of Miss ......... In reality it was a goodly meeting. Although I was absent in body, yet in life and heart I was present.
it is as thou hast written: Thy services at Green Acre were accepted in the Kingdom of Abha. Every year a number of the beloved ones and the maid-sevants of the Merciful must go to Green Acre and raise the divine call there. The more who go, the better.
Convey greeting of reverence to the dear maid-servant of G.o.d, Mrs.
......... I pray for her and wish her the joy, the happiness, the tranquility of the G.o.dly.
Convey loving greeting to his honor Mr. ......... and say: "It is hoped, through the favor and confirmation of G.o.d, that thou mayest organize a spiritual meeting at Leominster and become the cause of guidance to many souls."
O thou dear maid-servant of G.o.d, Florence! Rest a.s.sured in the bounty and favor of G.o.d. I hope thou wilt achieve great services.
"O thou advancer to G.o.d!..."
O thou advancer to G.o.d!
Verily, I have read thy brilliant letter which is elegantly composed. I supplicate G.o.d to alleviate thy trials and look upon thee with the eye of His mercy under all aspects. Turn thou to the Kingdom of thy great Lord with a truthful heart and with all devotion, sincerity and great spirituality and ask to be healed from pain and pa.s.sions and be confident in the great bounty of thy Lord.
"O thou pure soul who art turning toward the Lord of..."
O thou pure soul who art turning toward the Lord of the creatures!
Verily, I received thy letter*** and was informed of its meanings and contents which indicated thine humbleness before G.o.d and thy meekness to His great realm of might.
O my dear one! This day is the day of purification, the day of sanctification, the day of turning toward G.o.d, the day of severance from all else save G.o.d, the day of lowliness and humiliation, the day of serving the beloved ones of G.o.d, the day of becoming utterly dest.i.tute of and free from egotism and desire and the day of purity and sacrifice in the path of G.o.d. This is inc.u.mbent upon thee, so that thou mayest be accepted in the court of the Almighty and praised in His lofty Threshold of Holiness.
"O thou whose heart is pure and whose souls is rejoiced!..."
O thou whose heart is pure and whose souls is rejoiced!
Verily, thy revered wife sent unto us thy photograph and we say and rejoiced at witnessing thy face, even though it was a (mere) image, for, verily, this image indicateth the reality. Verily, I saw in thine eyes the sign of acuteness and thought. Let thy thoughts be an eternal thought, a spiritual reflection and divinely full of meaning. This is but truth and there is naught beyond truth except extinction.
"O maid-servant of G.o.d!..."
O maid-servant of G.o.d!
Thank thy Lord for confirming thee unto this wonderful day and new century and giving thee to drink the cup of His love with the hand of His providence. Verily, this is a great favor.
Be not sorrowful on account of the maid-servant of G.o.d, Madam .........
This is a test on the part of G.o.d and its wisdom (or reason) is concealed.
We ask G.o.d to gaze on her with the eye of mercy. Verily, He is the Merciful, the Clement!
"O thou who hath advanced to the Kingdom of his..."
O thou who hath advanced to the Kingdom of his Lord, the Glorious!
Know thou that the Kingdom of G.o.d hath pitched its tents, hoisted its banner and uplifted its pavilions in this extensive s.p.a.ce. The hosts of the angels of G.o.d have come down with standards of signs; marched off towards all horizons; opened the cities of the hearts of the servants by the power of thy Lord, the Generous; and have blown the great trumpet. The Hoy Spirit hath freely given eternal life to every pure heart, and the souls became attracted through the effulgence of the Beauty of the Glorious Kingdom and through the brilliancy of the Light of Truth over all regions. The clamor of the spiritual people hath risen with praise and glory to G.o.d, the All-glorious!
As to thee, thank thou thy Lord for that He hath enabled to see the sins of His Kingdom in this wonderful day. Arise to serve the Cause of thy Lord and devote thyself to G.o.d"s service as a penitent servant.