Re: THE STAR OF THE WEST

More food for thought, and another admonishment from 'Abdu'l-Baha
stressing firmness in the Covenant.

David



"Joel J. Marangella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> 'ABDU'L-BAHA'S INCOMPARABLE EULOGIES OF MASON REMEY
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> THE STAR OF THE WEST
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> Vol. IV, No. 3, 28 April 1913 ( p. 13 ) :
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> "RECENT TABLET FROM ABDUL-BAHA"
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> "To his honor Mr. Charles Mason Remey, Washington, D.C.
> Upon him be Baha'o'llah EL-ABHA !"
> "He is God!"
> 
> 
> "O thou illumined youth and my spiritual beloved!"
> 
> 
> " Thy letter was received and its perusal imparted happiness impossible to
> describe. It was an indication of the loftiness of thy nature, the strength
> of thy effort and the purity of thy intentions. Abdul-Baha's happiness is
> caused by such matters. If the material luxuries of the whole earth were
> available to Abdul-Baha, He would not think for one moment that there is
> such a thing as comfort and luxury in the world. But when a soul-perfuming
> fragrance wafts from the rose-garden of the hearts of the friends to the
> nostrils of Abdul-Baha, such joy is realized that involuntarily I render
> thanksgiving unto the Blessed Perfection Who has trained such servants."
> 
> "In brief, your letter imparted to me the utmost happiness. This thought of
> yours is very appropriate.* I hope that a new quickening may be produced in
> the hearts of the believers, and great firmness and steadfastness become
> manifest, that this may lead to the guidance of others."
> 
> "Therefore, with a divine-power, a heavenly resolution and purpose, an
> eloquent tongue and a heart overflowing with the Love of God, take in thy
> hands the Tablets and travel throughout the cities, even as far a Honolulu
> in Hawaii. Travel thou in all the American cities. Call every one to
> FIRMNESS IN THE COVENANT! And guide everyone in the diffusion of the
> Fragrance of GOD! Raise the cry of 'Ya-Baha-El- Abha ! ' and call the name
> of 'Ya-Ali-El-Allah' ! "(O Thou High One Who is the Most High!)
> 
> "Awaken the friends, for ere long a test shall come. Perchance some persons
> outwardly firm and inwardly wavering shall come to those parts in order to
> weaken the faith of the friends in the Covenant of God. Let them be awake!
> Let them be mindful! As soon as they see a trace of violation of the
> Covenant, they must hold aloof from the violator. Day and night let them
> strive so that the Lights of the Kingdom of ABHA may encircle the globe and
> the darkness of error may entirely be dispelled...."
> 
> "Upon thee be Baha El-ABHA!
> 
> (Signed) ABDUL-BAHA ABBAS."
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