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Bahíyyih Khánum
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Pages 15-16
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15: O my spiritual sister! ...
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O my spiritual sister! God be praised, through the Ancient Beauty's grace and bounty, we have set foot safe and sound
upon this shore, and arrived in this town
[1]
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These coasts were once the place where the
breezes of God's loving kindness blew, and here in
this sacred Vale the Son of Spirit
[2]
raised up His call
of `Here am I, O Thou My Lord! Here am I!' That is
why we here perceive, from every direction, the
sweet breathings of holiness.
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My meaning is, rest thou assured, this servant is
suffering neither from any trouble, nor hardship,
nor fatigue. I am looking after myself, and keeping
away from all mental preoccupations; all, that is,
except for one thought, which doth indeed disquiet
the mind--and that is, God forbid, that thou
shouldst sorrow.
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I hope that out of the bestowals and bounties of
the Ancient Beauty, He will in His grace bring
comfort to every heart.
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Notes
1. [Tiberias.]
2. [Jesus.]
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