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Bahíyyih Khánum
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Pages 139-140
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34: To the doves of faithfulness, ever since ...
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To the doves of faithfulness, ever since that most grievous of disasters, the passing of
`Abdu'l-Bahá, this world of dust has become a
cage, and a place of torment; and to the unrestrained
nightingales it is only a prison, narrow and dark.
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Certainly, a pure soul will not bind his heart to
this passing show, and the gems of spiritual love will
yearn only to be let go, out of this world. Nevertheless,
the all-compelling will of God and His all-encompassing
and irresistible purpose has desired
that this dark earth should become as the Abhá
Kingdom, and this heap of dust be changed until it
becomes the envy of the rose gardens of Heaven.
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This is why the Manifestations of God, the
Day-springs of that all-glorious Sun, have willingly
accepted to bear, and take upon Their own sacred
and immaculate Selves, every trial and tribulation
and calamity and hurt. And They have established
laws and ordinances, that assure the flourishing and
freedom and joy and salvation of all the human race.
In this way that primal purpose will be revealed, and
that subtle mystery divulged.
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Thus too, have They trained certain souls, and
reared them with the hands of loving-kindness, that
these should arise to perform the noble and exalted
task, and should devote their efforts toward carrying
out this duty, watering the Tree of life and
serving all mankind.
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Praise be to God, you are confirmed and
flourishing in the Faith, and partaking of your
portion from that heavenly table, and are receiving
your benefits in both worlds.
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