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by Mark Towfiq
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Tablets of `Abdu'l-Bahá `Abbás
Pages 358-359
 

"O thou who art attracted to the Spirit of Truth!..."
 
1

O thou who art attracted to the Spirit of Truth!

 
2

In whatsoever matter man wisheth to engage, he must first acquire some capability and make provisions and preparations therefor. In this day, whatever soul intendeth to raise the voice of the Kingdom, and to draw people under the Tree of Life in the ideal paradise, and to invite them to eternal life, must first be delivered from all attachments, must even shut his eyes to rest, quietude and to the mortal life of this world.

 
3

I hope thou hast abandoned all such (mortal) things, and when thou hast attained to this great bounty, that is, when thou art delivered from the attachments of this mortal world, and hast intended to endure all calamities in the path ofGod--in such wise that reproaches on the part of the enemy will seem to thee as praise and glorification, and the blame of the people of hatred will appear like unto admiration and applause, and the bitterness of afflictions will taste as the honey of favor and all hardships be as sweetness--then canst thou step into the path of the Kingdom and become the herald of God.

 
4

Consequently, do thou show a steadfast and firm footing in this station, engage in guiding the people and call them unto the Kingdom; then wilt thou find how the divine magnet--the power of the Word of God--will attract the hearts and bestow ecstasy and enthusiasm upon souls!

 
5

When thou reachest this station there shall remain no obstacles and no veil shall intervene, and all that is thy highest wish shall be realized.

 
6

Send my greeting to Miss ........ . I hope she may be wholly attracted to the Kingdom of God.

 
7

As to the book that thou intendest to write: When thou hast written it (or if you write it), send it to the Holy Land (i.e., Acca) to be seen (or examined) so that thou mayest publish it afterward.