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Now, through the aid and bounty of God, this power of
guidance and this merciful bestowal are found in thee. Arise,
therefore, in the utmost Power that thou mayest bestow
spirit upon mouldering bones, give sight to the blind, balm
and freshness to the depressed, and liveliness and grace to
the dispirited. Every lamp will eventually be extinguished
save the lamp of the Kingdom, which increaseth day by day
in splendour. Every call shall ultimately weaken except the
call to the Kingdom of God, which day unto day is raised.
Every path shall finally be twisted except the road of the
Kingdom, which straighteneth day by day. Undoubtedly
heavenly melody is not to be measured with an earthly one,
and artificial lights are not to be compared with the heavenly
Sun. Hence one must exert endeavour in whatever is lasting
and permanent so that one may more and more be
illumined, strengthened and revived....
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