Know thou, verily, the Kingdom is a magnet of the divine world, and it
attracteth the iron of pure hearts which are capable of the bounties of
the Lord of Might. Blessed art thou, for thou hast turned unto the Lord of
Heaven, thy heart hath relied upon the light of guidance, thou hast
advanced toward the center of righteousness, and thy spirit is cheered by
the bounty of the Supreme Concourse.
Verily, I beseech God to strengthen thee with the Most Great Power, so
that the Spirit may pour upon thee the teachings of the Beauty of El-ABHA,
and to baptize thee with the water of life, the fire of the love of God
and with the spirit of confirmation among the maid-servants.
O maid-servant of God! It is incumbent upon thee to supplicate to thy
Lord, to seek His nearness with thy heart, to be submissive and humble
before His maid-servants and to serve His great vineyard.
Forsake the mortal grades (i.e., things of the world) and be engaged in
praising thy Lord; so that His Holy Spirit may assist thee; may make thee
a sign of faith and illumine thy heart with the light of assurance, and
that thou mayest become a sign of peace, a servant of reconciliation, love
and security. Verily, my Merciful Lord is gracious under all aspects!
As to thy question concerning Christ: Know thou, He was perfect in respect
to spirit as well as body. His material (body) was a perfect body in every
respect; none of His material conditions were imperfect at all, inasmuch
as imperfection is contrary to perfection. His heavenly condition was also
a perfect one, comprising all the divine perfections. Reflect thou upon
these words, so that the door of knowledge may be opened before thy face.
Verily, I beseech God to strengthen the assured leaves (or women) whom
thou hast mentioned in thy letter, under all grades, aspects and
circumstances.
“O thou who art turning unto the Kingdom of God!...”
O thou who art turning unto the Kingdom of God!
Thy letter came and I was informed of its wonderful contents. Know thou,
verily, all the doors are closed except the door of the kingdom of God!
All the trees are without fruit except the Tree of Life planted in the
paradise of God! All the winds are disqueting to the souls except the cup
of the love of God! Every benefit vanisheth except the food of heaven. It
is incumbent upon thee to partake thereof.
Verily, I beg of God to strengthen thee in these divine gifts, merciful
bestowals and supreme favors. Exert thyself, so that thou mayest
abundantly enjoy this glorious grace.
“O my God! O my God!...”
O my God! O my God!(109)
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