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most great ornament of the people of Bahá, and the
vesture of glory unto all who are in the kingdom of
creation. I am the supreme instrument for the prosperity
of the world, and the horizon of assurance
unto all beings.' Thus have We sent down for thee
that which will draw men nigh unto the Lord of
creation."
This Wronged One hath, at all times, summoned
the peoples of the world unto that which will exalt
them, and draw them nigh unto God. From the
Most Sublime Horizon there hath shone forth that
which leaveth no room unto any one for vacillation,
repudiation or denial. The wayward, however, have
failed to profit therefrom; nay, it shall only increase
their loss.
O Shaykh! It is incumbent upon the divines to
unite with His Majesty, the Sháh--may God assist
him--and to cleave day and night unto that which
will exalt the station of both the government and
the nation. This people are assiduously occupied in
enlightening the souls of men and in rehabilitating
their condition. Unto this testifieth that which hath
been sent down by the Most Sublime Pen in this lucid
Tablet. How often have things been simple and
easy of accomplishment, and yet most men have been
heedless, and busied themselves with that which
wasteth their time!
One day, while in Constantinople, Kamál Páshá
visited this Wronged One. Our conversation turned
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