We have already in the foregoing pages assigned two stations unto each of
the Luminaries arising from the Daysprings of eternal holiness. One of
these stations, the station of essential unity, We have already explained.
“No distinction do We make between any of them.”(132) The other is the
station of distinction, and pertaineth to the world of creation and to the
limitations thereof. In this respect, each Manifestation of God hath a
distinct individuality, a definitely prescribed mission, a predestined
Revelation, and specially designated limitations. Each one of them is
known by a different name, is characterized by a special attribute,
fulfils a definite Mission, and is entrusted with a particular Revelation.
Even as He saith: “Some of the Apostles We have caused to excel the
others. To some God hath spoken, some He hath raised and exalted. And to
Jesus, Son of Mary, We gave manifest signs, and We strengthened Him with
the Holy Spirit.”(133)
It is because of this difference in their station and mission that the
words and utterances flowing from these Well-springs of divine knowledge
appear to diverge and differ. Otherwise, in the eyes of them that are
initiated into the mysteries of divine wisdom, all their utterances are in
reality but the expressions of one Truth. As most of the people have
failed to appreciate those stations to which We have referred, they
therefore feel perplexed and dismayed at the varying utterances pronounced
by Manifestations that are essentially one and the same.
It hath ever been evident that all these divergences of utterance are
attributable to differences of station. Thus, viewed from the standpoint
of their oneness and sublime detachment, the attributes of Godhead,
Divinity, Supreme Singleness, and Inmost Essence, have been and are
applicable to those Essences of being, inasmuch as they all abide on the
throne of divine Revelation, and are established upon the seat of divine
Concealment. Through their appearance the Revelation of God is made
manifest, and by their countenance the Beauty of God is revealed. Thus it
is that the accents of God Himself have been heard uttered by these
Manifestations of the divine Being.
Viewed in the light of their second station—the station of distinction,
differentiation, temporal limitations, characteristics and standards,—they
manifest absolute servitude, utter destitution and complete
self-effacement. Even as He saith: “I am the servant of God.(134) I am but
a man like you.”(135)
From these incontrovertible and fully demonstrated statements strive thou
to apprehend the meaning of the questions thou hast asked, that thou
mayest become steadfast in the Faith of God, and not be dismayed by the
divergences in the utterances of His Prophets and Chosen Ones.
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