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ABU0369 Words to Kathryn Frankland spoken at house of the Master in Haifa, 1920-11-22 650 Praise be to God you have been here a month and have attained to the privilege of visiting the Holy Tombs PN_1920 p073, PN_1920_heh p026, PN_1920_heh_haifa p083 Growth of the Cause; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU2015 Words to Kathryn Rogers(?) spoken in 1900 140 Every element in the creation of God exemplifies the beauty and harmony of living, not for ourselves, but for others... It was not given to every star in the heavens to be the first magnitude PN_unsorted p057 Being a source of light; guidance; Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Goodly deeds; actions; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
ABU1770 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-06-30 170 The most important thing is that which comes through the Spirit - the breath of the Holy Spirit... Without firmness there will be no result. Trees must be firm in the ground to give fruit. SW_v08#08 p.100x, PN_1909 p003, PN_1909 p074, PN_1909B p006, PN_1909C p071, DJT.020-021x, BLO_PN#027x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
ABU1802 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-01 170 I desire each one of you to become so great that each may guide a country. The friends must now endeavor to attain to such a station... There exist in man two powers. SW_v14#01 p.009-010, PN_1909B p007, PN_1909C p073 Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU2353 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-01 100 Thank God that He has gathered us all together here. Before this Cause was established the East and the West never met PN_1909 p003, PN_1909 p075, PN_1909B p007, PN_1909C p072 Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Oneness; unity of religion; Predictions and prophecies; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU1085 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-02 290 In this world the people are not of one kind. Their comprehension differs; their thoughts vary... For example, in the members of the body there exist differences; the eye is not the ear PN_1909 p005, PN_1909 p076, PN_1909C p074 The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity in diversity - -
ABU1504 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-02 210 Man is first like a pupil. He becomes learned. Then he becomes a teacher. First he is a patient... The life of man will at last end in this world. We must all take out of this life some fruit. SW_v07#16 p.150-151x, PN_1909 p006, PN_1909 p026, PN_1909 p076, PN_1909B p007, PN_1909C p087, DJT.024-025, DJT.033, BLO_PN#027 All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures - -
ABU1655 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-02 190 I hope a great love may be established among you and that day by day this love will increase. I have gathered you all together here PN_1909 p005, PN_1909 p026, PN_1909B p011, PN_1909C p086, PN_1909F p039, DJT.032-033, BLO_PN#027 Bringing forth results; fruit; Love of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU2920 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-02 60 Our real happiness is in the Kingdom. Here we seek no happiness, because in this world happiness does not exist. If you consider, you will see that people are in trouble. PN_1909 p004, PN_1909 p077, PN_1909B p008 Love of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU1092 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-03 290 I want to tell you that most of the nations and the majority of the people are in perfect ignorance. They are trying night and day PN_1909 p006, PN_1909 p028, PN_1909B p012, PN_1909B p067, PN_1909C p076, DJT.034-036, BLO_PN#027 Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU1096 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-03 290 Jesus Christ said: 'Freely have ye received; freely must ye give.' That is to say: Man has received the bounty of the Kingdom for nothing PN_1909 p007, PN_1909 p029, PN_1909B p012, PN_1909C p077, DJT.036-037, BLO_PN#027 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU1510 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-03 210 All animals and birds sleep early. This is the creative law of God. The birds sleep early. The rule is to sleep very early PN_1909 p007, PN_1909 p030, PN_1909C p079, DJT.038-039, BLO_PN#027 Growth of the Cause; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Suffering; rejection of Christ - -
ABU1570 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-04 200 Yes, it is a good day in America, the day of your physical freedom. But today you celebrated your spiritual freedom…. The world is in prison and bondage, through the heads of religion who have captivated the spirit. PN_1909 p008-009, PN_1909 p034, PN_1909B p015, PN_1909C p082, DJT.045-046, BLO_PN#027 Blind imitation [taqlid]; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering; rejection of Christ; True liberty; freedom - -
ABU1861 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-04 160 We cannot in this world realize the bounty of God, nor can we appreciate His Love, but in the next world we can do so. PN_1909 p008, PN_1909 p032, PN_1909B p014, PN_1909C p069, DJT.041-042, BLO_PN#027 Knowledge; recognition of God; Law of pilgrimage; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2921 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-04 60 In this prayer we have just read, Bahá'u'lláh meant Abdul-Hamid, the Turkish Sultan who has lately been dethroned. PN_1909 p031, PN_1909B p013 Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God - -
ABU1331 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-05 240 There are two kinds of changes and alterations. One causes descent and one ascent. The one which causes descent is not good PN_1909 p010, PN_1909 p036, PN_1909C p088, DJT.053-054, BLO_PN#027 All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Differences in human capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2511 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-05 90 We ought to pray for Miss C., that she may become just as God wishes her to be.... Once a Pharisee and a Publican entered the Temple to pray. PN_1909 p011, PN_1909 p038, PN_1909B p019, DJT.056, BLO_PN#027, STAB#125 Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2401 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-06 100 Afflictions and troubles are due to the state of not being content with what God has ordained for you. If one submits himself to God he is happy SW_v07#18 p.187, PN_1909 p011, PN_1909 p022, PN_1909 p039, PN_1909B p020, PN_1909C p089, PN_unsorted p046, DJT.059-060, BLO_PN#027, STAB#127 Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Free will and predestination; fate; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU3264 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-06 40 The spiritual food is the principal food, ... the effect of the spiritual food is eternal SW_v08#08 p.103, PN_1909 p011, PN_1909 p040, PN_1909B p021, PN_1909C p090, DJT.061, BLO_PN#027 Material and spiritual existence; two books - -
ABU1563 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-07 200 Since the day you arrived you have daily progressed and you have almost changed. Some souls come here and return unaltered. PN_1909 p012, PN_1909 p043, PN_1909C p092, PN_1909E p002, PN_1909F p036, DJT.064-065, BLO_PN#027 Development of capacity and readiness; Differences in human capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2084 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-07 130 My love for you is like an ocean and your love is like a drop. The distress and calamities which I have endured for your sake PN_1909 p011, PN_1909 p041, PN_1909B p021, PN_1909C p091, PN_1909F p040, DJT.062-063, BLO_PN#027 - -
ABU2897 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-08 60 Although our assembly tonight at this table numbers only ten outwardly... Praise be to God, your hearts are overflowing with the Love of God... Rest assured in the fact that the breath of the Holy Spirit will aid you, - provided no doubts obtain in your hearts. Know this for a certainty. SW_v08#08 p.103x, SW_v07#10 p.099x, PN_1909 p014, PN_1909 p046, PN_1909F p031, DJT.072-073, BLO_PN#027 Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0381 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-09 640 Music is one of the important arts. It has a great effect upon the human spirit. Musical melodies are a certain something which prove to be accidental... Music is an important means to the education COC#1421, LOG#1361x, LOG#1370x, SW_v15#04 p.130x, PN_1909 p015, PN_1909 p047, PN_1909C p063, PN_1909F p034, DJT.080-082, BLO_PN#027, STAB#143 Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
ABU3598 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-10 10 When I pray I turn my thoughts and face to the Blessed Perfection. PN_1909 p017, PN_1909 p052 Manifestation of God as mediator; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer - -
ABU2076 Words to Latimer and Remey, spoken on 1914-10-08 130 How do you find the landscape and view from here? The scene is beautiful. It is permeated with spirituality PN_1914 p044 Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Mount Carmel; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Shrines and Holy places; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU1042 Words to Latimer and Remey, spoken on 1914-10-09 300 Moderation, moderation. You must speak in such a manner that not a single soul will be offended. Bashir came into our household when he was a small child... The heavenly music is heart ravishing. PN_1914 p050 Call to action; Christian doctrine and practice; Eulogies; reminiscences; Music and singing; Saddening another soul; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
ABU2073 Words to Latimer and Remey, spoken on 1914-10-10 130 On your return to America speak with some of the firm Baha'is about the violators PN_1914 p055 Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly - -
ABU2001 Words to Latimer and Remey, spoken on 1914-10-14 140 The best method is to bury the body. Just as systematically as the body has grown into its present form, it has to be disintegrated. DAS.1914-10-14, PN_1914 p079 Existence; immortality of the human soul; Law of burial and cremation; Law of transformation and change; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU0155 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-16 1030 Here is the Holy Land. It is a very good place. From all parts of the world people desire to come here... When I associate with pure and sanctified souls, my fatigue passes away PN_1919 p018, PN_1919 p097, LAT.018-024 Critique of Western values; culture; Education of children; moral education; Predictions and prophecies; Universality of the Cause; War and peace; Words vs deeds - -
ABU0807 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-16 370 East and West are gathered here. Very good! Whatever gathering establishes love and union among human kind is Heavenly Bounty... Sixty years ago they introduced the potato into Persia PN_1919 p019, PN_1919 p102, LAT.027-030 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU0950 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-17 320 We had at one time very great sufferings and persecutions. We were greatly harassed at Acca. Praise be to God that you came here in the utmost joy and happiness... A Turk came here and one of the inhabitants told him PN_1919 p023, PN_1919 p115, LAT.038-043, STAB#141 Holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Music and singing; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal language - -
ABU1216 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-17 260 I remember the time we were in America. There were several of us traveling. Those were good days. They were all full of the commemoration of God... Nothing but the religion of God can solve the economic problems. PN_1919 p023, PN_1919 p121, LAT.043-051, STAB#091 Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Maintainance of degrees in society; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Unity; oneness of humanity; Wealth inequality and its moderation - -
ABU1815 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-17 160 Actual despotic government is undesirable. A republican form of government is good, but a constitutional monarchy is better PN_1919 p021, PN_1919 p110, LAT.033-037 Excellence; distinction; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Relationship between government and people; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Status of kings; future of monarchy - -
ABU0071 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-18 1400 The Blessed Beauty has gathered the East and West together. For this reason we are very happy. It is not in fun, but is a serious matter. It is beyond comprehension. PN_1919 p026, PN_1919 p196, LAT.056-065 East and West; communication between East and West; Martyrs and martyrdom; Predictions and prophecies; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Suffering and imprisonment; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU0622 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-18 460 If a delegation of Baha'is should go to Japan they will do splendid work, because the Japanese think their own religion is out of date. Even the Mikado PN_1919 p025, PN_1919 p133, LAT.053-055 Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of the mind over nature; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures - -
ABU0768 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-19 390 For the present it is better to keep all the documents in the safety deposit vault... We will see what God wants. If America becomes illumined, its illumination like a magnet, will draw me there... The Turks are fond of eating. SW_v10#17 p.315x, PN_1919 p028, PN_1919 p140, LAT.066-068, STAB#159 Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Bribery and corruption; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU0913 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-19 330 ...In future you will see far greater gatherings... Yes. What could be greater than this war?... PN_1919 p026, PN_1919 p137, LAT.030-032x, LAT.069-070x Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Martyrdom of the Bab; Non-participation in politics; Predictions and prophecies; Sacred remains; burial of the Bab; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU0392 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-20 630 A group should come together every nineteen days. It is not optional, it is incumbent on them. In every city they should do this.... these Houses of Justice will not be in every village but only in the large cities PN_1919 p148, LAT.072-075 Elections; House of Justice; Music and singing; Nineteen-Day Feast; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving - -
ABU0636 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-20 450 In Persia every night there are several meetings in different places, held in the utmost supplication and submissiveness. PN_1919 p145, LAT.076-079, STAB#063 Growth of the Cause; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Rejection of Muhammad; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU2723 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-20 70 I remember the meetings, gatherings and churches which we attended in America... The condition of man is pure at two stages of his life PN_1919 p151, LAT.079-080 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The power of words; of speech - -
ABU0693 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-21 420 In one of the American cities I was invited by the Jews to speak. As they had strong enmity, it was now the time to prove the validity of Christ. PN_1919 p162, LAT.083-085 Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0934 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-21 330 When I was in Paris, a wealthy man invited me to a restaurant to have dinner. For his sake I went. For each person's meal they charged one pound. PN_1919 p151, LAT.080-082 Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Hospitality; Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
ABU2498 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-21 90 If I speak in Persian you do not understand. It matters not whether one speaks Persian or English. Hearts are attracted by the fragrances of God... There are many calls in the world now PN_1919 p029, PN_1919 p153, LAT.086 Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day - -
ABU2509 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-21 90 If the question of violation had not occurred, now the Blessed Tree would have borne fruit. It was near its blossoming, but this delayed it. PN_1919 p029, PN_1919 p154, LAT.087 Christian doctrine and practice; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Growth of the Cause; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Suffering; rejection of Christ - -
ABU0305 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-22 730 This is childish play. They did these things so that the English would not evacuate.... On the way to Akka the rest of us went ashore at Alexandria PN_1919 p029, PN_1919 p155, LAT.097-101 Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Superiority; incomparability of the Word of God; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings - -
ABU0494 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-22 540 Each state, for instance New York, will have one House of Justice. The cities (of that state) will be under that House of Justice... Each of the friends should try to guide at least one soul PN_1919 p031, PN_1919 p169, LAT.102-106 Elections; House of Justice; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0210 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-23 890 It will progress to such a degree that anyone can travel with them. The danger will become less and less... Had it not been for steamers, America would not have entered the war. PN_1919 p032, PN_1919 p173, LAT.112-117 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU1235 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-23 260 It is rare, but the moonlight nights are more wonderful. The air is clear, the moon shines so perfectly that one does not care to sleep PN_1919 p032, PN_1919 p171, LAT.111-112 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Growth of the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0211 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-24 890 Bahá'u'lláh lived in ‘Akká nine years. Two years were passed in the barracks and seven years in a house in the city. There was a mobilization at that time PN_1919 p178, LAT.118-123 Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU0304 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-24 730 It affects the hearts. Conquering is not impressive. Humility makes impression. See what a conqueror David was. He conquered countries PN_1919 p181, LAT.125-129 Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Non-participation in politics; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -

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