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Tablets of `Abdu'l-Bahá `Abbás
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Pages 461-462
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"O thou seeker of the Kingdom!..."
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O thou seeker of the Kingdom!
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Thy letter***was received. Its contents became
evident. Thou hast written concerning Baltimore--
this caused me great joy.
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The revered maid-servant of God, Miss ........,
hath undergone great roubles. Praise be to God! that
she hath arisen (and is confirmed) to serve (the Kingdom
of God).
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I hope that Mr. and Mrs. ........ will become
the cause of spreading (the teachings) and organizing
gathering-places.
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The news of Camp Mineola brought me utmost
joy and fragrance. I pray to God that the power of
the Word of God may become more evident and manifest
day by day in those regions.
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Convey my respectful greeting to the maid-servant of
God, Mrs. ........, and say: "Thy service is to the
everlasting Kingdom of Glory and is conducive to eternal
life."
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Convey also my greeting to the maid-servant of God,
Mrs. ........, likewise to Miss ......... I supplicate
in their behalf that God may bestow upon them
heavenly illumination.
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In another letter***thou hast expressed sorrow
and grief concerning the events in the Holy Land.
On the contrary, (these events) must cause joy, happiness
and exultation, for this is the day of trial and the
occasion for the manifestation of the secrets of the soul
and heart. Have the utmost joy about the incidents
in the Holy Land and do not consider from any other
viewpoint; for the deluge of affliction is surrounding
always the Holy Land and the sincere servant of the
True One is like unto the enkindled lamp around about
which the adverse winds blow. Therefore, you must
engage in your own occupation, be familiar in spreading
the fragrances of God and characterized in promulgating
the Word of God. For instance, if you receive
news that the Holy Land is entirely changed, you must
not become relaxed at all; nay, rather you must become
firmer, more steadfast and more attracted and more engaged
in the service of the Kingdom.
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