Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas (Volume 1)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1909. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... the light of guidance. If ye attain this attitude of firmness, the confirmation of the Divine will verily penetrate the world through your meeting. But this requires disinterestedness in worldly things and devotion to the Kingdom of Abha, perseverance and effort are requisites and firmness is a necessity. I beg God to illumine the faces of each of you so that they may shine as stars in the high firmament." O thou zvho art turning to the divine Kingdom! The lengthy epistle was considered. Notwithstanding lack of time and opportunity, on account of exceeding love an answer will be written. Thank God thou didst become a soldier of life; subdued the domain of hearts with the arms of the love of God and the sword of concord and peace; didst go after the army of the Kingdom of Abha; followed the Supreme Concourse and by the aid of the Spirit made many conquests. The merciful assembly of Kenosha hath in reality taken food and provisions from the Kingdom of Abha and become confirmed by the aid of the Sun of Reality. Therefore, I am hopeful that, day by day, it may advance and progress. The members of the Spiritual Meeting (the Board of Consultation) must endeavor, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to make the souls real Bahais. If they attain this glorious purpose, that country will be illumined and that land will become a veritable paradise, all nations will look to that assembly and from the explanation and exposition thereof receive realities and meanings. O thou servant of Baha'! Always remind the friends of the greatness of the great message. Convey longing greeting of great love from me to the members of the Meeting of Consultation: Whenever I think of them I find soulful repose and conscious joy. The feast (supper) every nineteen days is very acceptable and wil...