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`Abdu'l-Bahá in London
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Pages 18-20
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Address given by `Abdu'l-Bahá at the City Temple Sunday, September 10th, 1911
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O NOBLE friends; seekers after God!
Praise be to God! Today the light of
Truth is shining upon the world in its
abundance; the breezes of the heavenly
garden are blowing throughout all regions; the
call of the Kingdom is heard in all lands, and the
breath of the Holy Spirit is felt in all hearts that
are faithful. The Spirit of God is giving eternal
life. In this wonderful age the East is enlightened,
the West is fragrant, and everywhere the soul
inhales the holy perfume. The sea of the unity of
mankind is lifting up its waves with joy, for there
is real communication between the hearts and
minds of men. The banner of the Holy Spirit is
uplifted, and men see it, and are assured with the
knowledge that this is a new day.
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This is a new cycle of human power. All the
horizons of the world are luminous, and the world
will become indeed as a garden and a paradise. It
is the hour of unity of the sons of men and of the
drawing together of all races and all classes. You
are loosed from ancient superstitions which have
kept men ignorant, destroying the foundation of
true humanity.
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The gift of God to this enlightened age is the
knowledge of the oneness of mankind and of the
fundamental oneness of religion. War shall cease
between nations, and by the will of God the Most
Great Peace shall come; the world will be seen as
a new world, and all men will live as brothers.
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In the days of old an instinct for warfare was
developed in the struggle with wild animals; this
is no longer necessary; nay, rather, co-operation
and mutual understanding are seen to produce
the greatest welfare of mankind. Enmity is now
the result of prejudice only.
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In the Hidden Words Bahá'u'lláh says, "Justice
is to be loved above all." Praise be to God, in this
country the standard of justice has been raised; a
great effort is being made to give all souls an
equal and a true place. This is the desire of all
noble natures; this is today the teaching for the
East and for the West; therefore the East and the
West will understand each other and reverence
each other, and embrace like long-parted lovers
who have found each other.
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There is one God; mankind is one; the
foundations of religion are one. Let us worship
Him, and give praise for all His great Prophets
and Messengers who have manifested His
brightness and glory.
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The blessing of the Eternal One be with you in
all its richness, that each soul according to his
measure may take freely of Him. Amen.
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This Address is printed by kind permission, from The Christian
Commonwealth of September 13th, 1911. Spoken by `Abdu'l-Bahá in
Persian from the city Temple pulpit, the above translation was
then read to the congregation by Mr. W. Tudor-Pole.
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