Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas Part 8

"O thou who art attracted by the Word of G.o.d!..."

O thou who art attracted by the Word of G.o.d!

Verily, I read thy letter which contained new significances. I ask G.o.d to make thee a new creature so that the lights of human perfections may s.h.i.+ne through thee and to make thee kind hearted unto all human beings so that thou mayest be a mercy unto souls, absolute goodness to all, a sign of kindness, a word of tenderness. Verily, thy Lord is the Mighty, the Powerful! He reviveth whomsoever He wisheth by the spirit of righteousness and granteth unto whom He wisheth great bounty, guideth whom He wisheth unto the path of life and confirmeth whom He desireth in attaining the Kingdom of G.o.d.

As to thee, be confident in the mercy of thy Lord, and ask what thou desirest. Verily, G.o.d is the Generous, the Giver!

"O maid-servant of G.o.d, who art supplicating unto the..."

O maid-servant of G.o.d, who art supplicating unto the Sublime Kingdom!

Grieve not at the divine trials. Be not troubled because of hards.h.i.+ps and ordeals; turn unto G.o.d, bowing in humbleness and praying to Him, while bearing every ordeal, contented under all conditions and thankful in every difficulty. Verily thy Lord loveth His maid-servants who are patient, believing and firm. He draws them nigh unto Him through these ordeals and trials.

Be not sorrowful on account of the departure of thy good son. He hath indeed departed from this narrow and gloomy world which is darkened by unlimited sorrow, unto the Kingdom which is s.p.a.cious, illumined, joyous and beautiful. G.o.d delivered him from this dark well and promoted him unto the Supreme Height! He gave him wings whereby he soared to the heaven of happiness. Verily this is the great mercy from Him who is precious and forgiving.

"O thou who art advancing to the Dawning-point of..."

O thou who art advancing to the Dawning-point of Lights!

Extend the hands of communion unto the sacred and brilliant Threshold and read the following prayer:

O my G.o.d! O my G.o.d! Glory be unto Thee for that Thou hast confirmed me to the confession of Thy Oneness, attracted me unto the word of Thy Singleness, enkindled me by the fire of Thy love, and occupied me with Thy mention and the service of Thy friends and maid-servants.

O Lord, help me to be meek and lowly and strengthen me in severing myself from all things and in holding to the hem of the garment of Thy Glory, so that my heart may be filled with Thy love and leave no s.p.a.ce for the love of the world and the attachment to its qualities.

O G.o.d! Sanctify me from all else save Thee, purge me from the dross of sins and transgressions and cause me to possess a spiritual heart and conscience.

Verily Thou art merciful and verily Thou art the Generous, the Helper.

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

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

Thy likeness (photograph) was received through Mrs. .......... and was seen. The light of faith shone in thy brow and the smile of the Kingdom in thy face. When I saw that likeness, I supplicated and implored, at the Threshold of the Lord of the Kingdom, to make thee a dear one of the two realms and to free thee from every fetter save the love of G.o.d.

"O thou flower perfumed by the Breaths of the Love..."

O thou flower perfumed by the Breaths of the Love of G.o.d!

Verily, I read thy written letter and have supplicated unto G.o.d to receive thee in His Kingdom, to make thee worthy to be called a child of the Kingdom, to be firm in the Covenant of G.o.d as firm mountains and to proclaim in His Great Covenant which He hath entered into which the people of heaven and earth by a trace of His Supreme Pen, until thou mayest be confirmed to diffuse the fragrance of holiness in those climes and regions.

"O thou who dost believe in the Unity of G.o.d!..."

O thou who dost believe in the Unity of G.o.d!

Know verily nothing will benefit a person save the love of the Merciful One. Nothing illuminates a man's heart save the radiance which s.h.i.+nes forth from the Kingdom of G.o.d! Put away every thought and doubtful mentioning and keep thy thoughts entirely on that which uplifts man to the heaven of the gift of G.o.d and that which causes every bird that belongs to the Kingdom to soar unto the incomparable realms, the center of everlasting grandeur in this world.

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

O servant of G.o.d!

What thou hast written and that which thou hast retained in mind are evident. Appreciate Mrs. ...... who reminds you of G.o.d and explains His divine mysteries.

Regarding thy question concerning a verse in the 22nd chapter of Exodus: We gave a brief explanation of it in a letter to Mrs. .......... Please refer to that. Owing to the great (press of) work, I have not the time for several explanations.

I ask G.o.d that thou mayest attain such a state of perception, as will enable thee to expound with knowledge the words of the Holy Bible.

"O thou who art supplicating unto the Kingdom of G.o.d!..."

O thou who art supplicating unto the Kingdom of G.o.d!

Rest a.s.sured in the mercy of thy Lord; be rejoiced for my remembering thee; gladden thyself by the appearance of the Kingdom of G.o.d, be attracted by the fragrance of G.o.d and call out: "Ya Baha El-ABHA!"-from the depths of thy heart with all meekness and supplication, attracted by the fire of the love of G.o.d. (Then annoint or rub all the parts of the body.)

Verily, I say unto thee, if thou attainest the condition we demonstrate to thee (i.e., if thou followest the directions given) be confident in the speedy recovery through the favor of G.o.d.

"O thou who art advancing unto the Kingdom of G.o.d!..."