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Tablets of `Abdu'l-Bahá `Abbás
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Pages 127-128
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"O servant of Baha'!..."
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O servant of Baha'!
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Thy letter written to his honor, Mirza ........,
with the enclosed map of the ground of the Mashrak-el-Azcar,
hath been seen.
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The place is suitable, but if it were possible to have
a wider piece of ground, so that the building should
stand in the middle, surrounded by a flower garden, it
would be better and more pleasing; otherwise, if this is
not possible, the building on the present ground is also
permissible.
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The flowers which Ruhullah picked on the ground
of the Mashrak-el-Azcar and thou didst send to me
brought with them and exhaled a very sweet fragrance.
This fragrance is just as thou didst write, "the fragrance
of the rose-garden of the unity of the East and
West." I hope that daily these fragrances may become
more powerful and more diffused throughout the world.
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Thou must hasten to send his honor .... ......
all the writings for which he asked, to Rangoon, India.
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An utmost happiness was produced by the news of
the good health and safety of the friends of God.
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My spiritual beloved, his honor, Mr. ........, is
rendering a great service to the Kingdom of ABHA and
becoming a means of strong attraction towards, and
connection with the world above by making this long
tour
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and giving the news of the Holy Spot and diffusing
the fragrances of the love of God.
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As to the calamities and afflictions of Abdul-Baha:
These are not calamities, but bounties; they are not afflictions,
but gifts; not hardships, but tranquillity; not
trouble, but mercy -- and we thank God for this great
favor.
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Notes
1. [Through the western states.]
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