Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas Part 115

"O thou bird of the Rose-garden of the Love of G.o.d!..."

O thou bird of the Rose-garden of the Love of G.o.d!

Thank thou G.o.d that, through the utterances of Mrs. ........., thou hast heard of the universe of the Kingdom, thy heart recognized (the Truth), thine eyes became seeing and thy soul became mindful. Shouldst thou remain firm and steadfast in faith, the desire of thy heart and soul will become realized, thou wilt find the utmost joy and wilt be a.s.sisted in visiting the holy Threshold.

"O thou who art uttering the mention of G.o.d!..."

O thou who art uttering the mention of G.o.d!

Know, that the pure hearts upon which the mysteries of the Kingdom of G.o.d are printed and pictured, are reflectors one upon another and thus the once can discover the secrets of the other, because such hearts are only mirrors confronting each other on which the secrets of unity, affinity and concord are printed and reflected. Accordingly, it would be possible that a certain servant of the servants of the Merciful might discover a treasured mystery or a preserved sign, whatever his shortcomings or defects might be; yet we do indeed rely upon G.o.d the Forgiver. I supplicate Him to deliver us from the pangs of l.u.s.t and its dangers and from the destructive conditions of pa.s.sion.

Verily, I do testify that thine heart is moved by the fragrance of the love of G.o.d, that thy memory is a fountain overflowing with the water of the knowledge of G.o.d. Therefore, finish the poem which thou art composing and send it here, that through reading it the breast of the believers may be refreshed and dilated with joy.

"O thou who art kindled by the fire of the Love of G.o.d!..."

O thou who art kindled by the fire of the Love of G.o.d!

Rejoice through the fragrance of G.o.d and be attracted by the melodies of the holy birds in the garden of the gifts of G.o.d! Verily, I, with great humbleness and submissiveness before the abundance of His mercy, do roll my face upon the dust to make thee a sign of unity and a gift of mercy, that thou mayest be, in all aspects and cases, near to the Kingdom of G.o.d.

Blessed thou art for this great abundance! Glad-tidings unto thee because of this manifest light! By the life of G.o.d! a single drop of the ocean of His love is more profitable unto thee than the earth and that which is thereupon, because this will vanish and perish, but that drop of love will remain eternally and everlastingly in the worlds of G.o.d.

"O thou dear servant of G.o.d!..."

O thou dear servant of G.o.d!

During the time of thy visit here the meanings of the words of Christ, "Let the dead bury their dead," was explained to thee. Those souls who are not vivified and attracted by the Holy Spirit, are accounted among the dead, because their souls are deprived of the breath of the Holy Spirit, and these persons after physical death are in a certain condition, having feeling and discernment in their environment, but in comparison with the pure souls who have been vivified by the Holy Spirit, they are as dead and deprived.

For example: The mineral kingdom in comparison with the vegetable is lifeless; also the existence of the animal kingdom in comparison with that of man is death. The meaning is not that the neglectful souls will be non-existent.

Give my loving greeting to all the servants of G.o.d and the sharers of divinity.

"O thou attracted one!..."

O thou attracted one!

Thy letter was an evidence of the happiness and rejoicing of thy heart and soul and a proof of knowing the True One and severing thyself from all else save Him. When thou beholdest with the eye of Truth, then thou wilt realize that in this world neither known or unknown, neither kind father or beloved son, mother or sister, help us. No persons a.s.sist except the Benevolent Almighty.

When thou knowest Him, thou art independent from all else. When thou art attached to His love, then thou art detached from every kith and kin.

O thou attracted one of the Kingdom! Complete thou the study of the art of music and sacrifice thyself more or less to the Lord of the Kingdom.

The spiritual lily reached [me] in the world of the Merciful and its sweet fragrance perfumed the nostril.(303) I ask G.o.d that thou mayest find a soul overflowing with glad-tidings, seek a heart of joy and attain to tthe beautiful ideal! That thou mayest sever thyself from this world and soar up to the Universe of the Creator!

"O thou beloved maid-servant of G.o.d!..."

O thou beloved maid-servant of G.o.d!

Thy letter was received and from the rose-garden of its significances sweet fragrances were inhaled. Thank G.o.d that thou hast found guidance, become knowing, attached thyself to the Lord of the Kingdom and attained to spiritual attraction.

Thou hast asked permission to come in the presence. If the means are brought about that traveling may be made with utmost ease, thou hast permission.

"O thou spiritual leaf who art verdant and well-watered..."

O thou spiritual leaf who art verdant and well-watered by the outpouring from the Kingdom of G.o.d!

Verily, I beseech His Presence, the Mighty and the majestic One, to enlighten the mind through the lights gleaming from the summit of the Kingdom, and by which thy tongue shall become eloquent with the remembrance of the Ever-living One (He who liveth and dieth not), to make thee a lamp s.h.i.+ninng with the lights of knowledge in those far-distant horizons and vast countries.

Verily, I say unto thee, the Covenant of G.o.d and His Alliance is a Lamp diffusing lights from the Supreme Concourse unto the horizons of the earth and heaven. Whosoever hath this Divine Lamp before his face, his forehead shall glisten with manifest light and his speech shall take effect in all minds and spirits, and G.o.d shall a.s.sist him by the poser which penetrateth the essences of things.

"O thou bird of the Garden of G.o.d!..."

O thou bird of the Garden of G.o.d!

Why art thou sad and sorrowful, disappointed and grieved! Praise be to G.o.d! the eternal bounty is in succession, the divine glory is apparent and manifest, the display of Providence and light of guidance is glistening and s.h.i.+ning from the Kingdom of Abha and the appearance of the Greatest Sun is clear and evident. if thou art outwardly far, then thou art near in spirit, and if thou art absent in body, thou art present in heart and spirit.

Arise and wash thy body, wear a pure gown, and directing thyself to the Kingdom of G.o.d, supplicate and pray to Him. Sleep in a clean, well prepared and ventilated place, and ask for appearance (or display) in the world of vision. Thou wilt have visions which will cause the doors of doubts to be closed, which will five you new joy, wonderful dilation, brilliant glory. thou wilt comprehend realities and meanings.