inventory |
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AB00066 |
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1260 |
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O ye who are attracted toward the Kingdom and have drunk the Wine, the nature of which is cool and exhilarating! In these days that the Bestowals of the Kingdom of Abha |
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DAS.1914-06-20 |
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Call to action; Methods of teaching the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Wisdom [hikmat] |
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AB00074 |
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1230 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures |
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O God! O God! Thou dost behold me, how my forehead is laid upon the dust of humility and submission and how my face is covered |
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DAS.1914-01-09, BSC.375 #709, SW_v07#14 p.127+130-132 |
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Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB00217 |
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790 |
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O thou attracted Maid servant of God, Mrs Brittingham. Convey the following- To Susan Isabel Moody: The greeting of the Kingdom from Abdul-Baha. |
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BSTW#503 |
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Praise and encouragement |
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AB00232 |
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770 |
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Your last letter was received and I was informed of all its contents. You had written concerning the beloved of God and the slight difference of opinions. |
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CUPAB.012x, BSTW#164, BSTW#199, BSTW#309, BSTW#448 |
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Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Martyrs and martyrdom; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Twin Manifestations; Words vs deeds |
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AB00238 |
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760 |
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...Mr. Mountfort Mills, Mrs. Alice Breed... displayed selfless effort... Mrs. Rohanna Bogislav and her daughter, Elfrida Martin, sang such a melody |
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BSTW#086x |
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Naming of children; of individuals; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB00242 |
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750 |
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Abdu'l-Bahá in London |
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O noble friends and seekers for the Kingdom of God! About sixty years ago, in the time |
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KHAB.066 (076) |
AIL.036, SW_v02#13 p.005x, SW_v09#01 p.016 |
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East and West; communication between East and West; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace |
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AB00245 |
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750 |
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O thou honorable martyr and the pioneer of the Cause of God! The letter which you had written on the 19th of December 1918 |
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SW_v10#06 p.105-107 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise of Western values; culture; Prophecy and fulfillment; Teachings as spirit of the age |
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AB00306 |
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680 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy numerous and successive |
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SW_v10#06 p.107-108, BSTW#264, BSTW#265 |
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Contention and conflict; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Naming of children; of individuals; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Race unity; racial issues; Review of publications; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB00308 |
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680 |
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O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received and its contents became evident... O thou daughter of the Kingdom! The Lord of the Kingdom and the sun of Truth hath sent forth a splendor |
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SW_v08#10 p.123x, BSTW#479 |
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Importance of prayer; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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AB00310 |
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670 |
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O Almighty! Instruct Thou these thankful birds in the rose-garden of Guidance the tuneful melodies and the harmonious strains of the Psalms of David |
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DAS.1913-11-22x |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Presence of; reunion with God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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AB00340 |
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640 |
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O ye beloved friends of God! Two days ago, through the protection and providence of the |
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SW_v03#07 p.007-009 |
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Oneness; unity of religion; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity |
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AB00366 |
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620 |
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Bahá'í World Faith |
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O thou my dear affectionate son! Two letters from thee have arrived. Exercise |
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BWF.384-385x, SW_v11#15 p.257-258, BSTW#258 |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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AB00370 |
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620 |
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...Know ye of a certainty that the question of the gathering of the descendants of Abraham in Jerusalem |
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SW_v08#17 p.225-226 |
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Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Prophecy and fulfillment |
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AB00372 |
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620 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou bearer of the Glad Tidings of the Kingdom of God! Your letter written four months ago was received. It contained the good news of the assemblage |
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TAB.420-423, LOG#0800x |
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Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Music and singing; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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AB00438 |
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590 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Give thanks unto God for having revealed unto thee, in visions, the mysteries of His Kingdom |
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TAB.678-681, LOG#1614x, PN_1903 p005 |
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Angels; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Manifestation of God as mirror; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Symbolism of color and light |
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AB00448 |
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590 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art esteemed in the Threshold of the Almighty! Praise thou God... Thou hast written concerning the impersonality of the Divinity. Personality is in the Manifestation of the Divinity... As to the question whether the souls will recognize each other |
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TAB.203-206, BWF.367-367x, BSC.482 #921-922x, SDW v01#03 p.046-047, NRMM.170-173, BSTW#043a-043b |
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Manifestation of God as mirror; Nearness and remoteness; Nearness to God; Prayer for nearness to God; Soul; spirit after death; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transcendence; unknowability of God |
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AB00466 |
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570 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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Announce greeting on my behalf to the two young Japanese and say: “His Imperial Majesty, the Mikado, became the cause of the material progress of Japan. |
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TAB.565, JWTA.024-025 |
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Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Power of prayer; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal peace; world unity |
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AB00468 |
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570 |
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...Praise be to God, it has been repeatedly proven that firmness in the Covenant and activity in the service of the Cause is the means |
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PN_1906 p090 |
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Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat] |
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AB00481 |
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570 |
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O thou who art a new grown tree on the meadow of Truth! Thy letter dated October 14, 1920 has been received. |
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JWTA.033-036, SW_v12#02 p.040-041 |
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Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Growth of the Cause; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Newspapers and the media; publications; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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AB00512 |
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550 |
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...Among the most important affairs is the founding of the Mashrak-el-Azkar... ...When the Mashrak-el-Azkar was erected in Ishkabad, its influence was felt |
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GPB.351x3x, COF.069x, SW_v06#17 p.137x, SW_v07#15 p.148x, SW_v01#14 p.007x |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
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AB00537 |
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540 |
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...Four letters have been received from you, the last dated April 18th, 1919. All |
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SW_v10#14 p.263x, BSTW#240 |
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Eulogies; reminiscences; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Soul; spirit after death; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
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AB00544 |
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530 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy detailed letters were received |
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SW_v10#17 p.317-318 |
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Race unity; racial issues; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal peace; world unity |
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AB00557 |
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530 |
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Consultation |
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...Every one of the friends should highly praise the other and each should regard himself as evanescent and as naught in the presence of others. All matters should be consulted upon in the meeting |
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BRL_CONSULT#15x, COC#0181x |
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Consultation; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Hands of the Cause; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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AB00569 |
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520 |
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Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter written from Cleveland was received and I learned its contents. |
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TAB.178x, BWF.382-382x |
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Call to action; Importance of community building; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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AB00583 |
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510 |
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O thou dear heavenly daughter! The services of His honour, Fazel, to the Kingdom of God are well known. It is my hope that he may be confirmed |
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BSTW#371 |
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Business; financial; property matters; Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Race unity; racial issues |
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AB00586 |
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510 |
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O thou godlike maidservant of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Its contents were conducive to the happiness of this depressed one. Thank thou God |
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DAS.1914-11-06, DAS.1914-10-31 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Order; organization; tact; deliberation [tadbir]; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace |
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AB00595 |
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510 |
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Bahá'í World Faith |
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…Thou hast written concerning the meetings and the gathering places of the believers of God. Such assemblies and congregations will greatly aid |
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BWF.407-408x, LOG#0797x, PN_1906 p095x |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; High station of the true believer; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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AB00597 |
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510 |
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O ye beloved and ideal friends of God! The divine voice from the invisible Kingdom of Abha is reaching those who are asleep |
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SW_v08#15 p.208-209, BSTW#261 |
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Call to action; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Prayer for teaching; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
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AB00603 |
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500 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art firm in the covenant! An article in the Broadway Magazine of September, 1906, written by G. A. Dobson and published in New York |
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TAB.494-496x |
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Martyrs and martyrdom; Methods of teaching the Cause; Prayer for governments and rulers; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment |
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AB00618 |
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500 |
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O ye friends and maidservants of the Merciful! Your letter was received. Its perusal conveyed the utmost supplication |
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SW_v08#16 p.218 |
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Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant |
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AB00620 |
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500 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art rejoiced at the explanation of the maidservant of God...! Thank thou God... It behooveth him to seek only the divine bounties... ...As to the critical period (1901): Know though, that verily, Abdu'l-Baha dominates every critical period |
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TAB.610-612, BSC.464 #863x, SW_v08#15 p.211x, TOR.203-204x, VTRM.025-026, BSTW#043b, BSTW#043c, BSTW#501 |
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Power of the mind over nature; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures |
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AB00626 |
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500 |
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O thou heavenly youth! O thou herald of the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was received |
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SW_v09#14 p.155+164 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Newspapers and the media; publications; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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- |
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AB00628 |
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490 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou attracted maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Thou hast manifested cheerfulness and gladness on account of the news of my happiness. |
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TAB.216-218 |
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Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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AB00643 |
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490 |
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O thou merciful youth who art the son of that glorious man! Verily, thy |
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SW_v10#13 p.249-250 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings |
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AB00649 |
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490 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures |
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...Every one of the friends of God has two stations; one the station of mankind and the other the station of spirituality…. As long as one has not taken a portion of the mystery of sacrifice, it is impossible for him to attain to the Kingdom of God. |
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BSC.496 #958, SW_v07#12 p.116x |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God |
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- |
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AB00658 |
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480 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou beloved and benevolent daughter of the Kingdom The letter which thou hast written was received. I read it with the utmost love |
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TAB.224-226 |
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Interpretation of dreams and visions; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB00661 |
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480 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou beloved maidservant of God! Thou hast written regarding the death of thy mother. Praise be to God, she hath attained to the desire |
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TAB.591-593x, BWF.370-370x, BWF.396-396x, BSC.463 #859x, BSC.491 #944x, BSTW#075 |
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Consolation and comfort; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
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- |
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AB00662 |
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480 |
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...Know thou that hardship and privation shall increase day by day, and the people shall thereby be afflicted. The doors of joy and happiness shall be closed on all sides |
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LOG#0438x, SW_v12#08 p.148x, BSTW#446x, BSTW#504ax |
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Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
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AB00685 |
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470 |
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O my God! Verily, I beseech Thee and supplicate before Thy Presence, to forgive and overlook my sins and transgressions |
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PN_1900_heh p079 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB00690 |
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470 |
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O sons and daughters of the Kingdom: Your letter of congratulation was received. Its contents show steadfastness and attraction to the Kingdom |
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DAS.1914-01-16 |
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Growth of the Cause; Love of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity |
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- |
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AB00727 |
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460 |
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...As for the question of inheritance which is occasioning perplexity: in truth, one is entirely free during his lifetime |
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BRL_UHJ1996-07-01#2 |
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Justice and wrath of God; Law of inheritance; Suffering and imprisonment |
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- |
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AB00737 |
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460 |
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O thou honorable person! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God it indicated that in Budapest a radiant assembly is organized! |
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DAS.1913-11-15 |
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Nationalism; love of country; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace |
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- |
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AB00746 |
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460 |
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...There is no wonder when a soul advances to God, but (there is) when he remains firm |
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SW_v14#09 p.275x, BSTW#440 |
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Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
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AB00756 |
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450 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! The letter, which thou hast written to his honor Mirza . . ., was considered. Be thou happy! |
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TAB.344-346 |
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Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds |
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- |
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AB00759 |
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450 |
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...Announce on my behalf my warmest greetings to Mr. Howell, and say, The Mashrak-el-Azkar of Chicago is of the greatest importance. This is a Bahá'í Temple |
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SW_v02#03 p.007x, SW_v06#17 p.140x, SW_v13#10 p.264x |
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Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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AB00763 |
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450 |
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River of Life, The |
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O Heavenly Friends! Your letter arrived and its subject afforded me joy and gladness. Thanks be to God! that such an assembly |
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ROL.055-057 |
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Critique of Eastern values; culture; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal language |
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- |
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AB00784 |
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450 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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…Thou hast written concerning the Board of Consultation. It is very proper thou shouldst exert thyself with heart and soul |
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TAB.026-027x |
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Consultation; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Role and station of women; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The concourse on high |
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- |
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AB00785 |
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450 |
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O thou two attracted ones to the fragrances of God and enkindled by the fire of the love of God |
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BSTW#121a |
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Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for pilgrims; Shrines and Holy places |
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- |
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AB00794 |
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440 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Since the extinction of the fire |
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SW_v10#02 p.019+027 |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Predictions and prophecies; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace |
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- |
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AB00796 |
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440 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Rest thou assured in the bounty of the |
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SW_v10#18 p.329-330 |
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Business; financial; property matters; Labor and management; labor relations; profit sharing; Naming of children; of individuals; Predictions and prophecies; Wealth inequality and its moderation |
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- |
- |
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AB00820 |
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430 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou servant of Baha'! Thy letter dated July 26, 1906, was received. Correspondence between the believers of the Orient and the Occident |
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TAB.466-468 |
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East and West; communication between East and West; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings |
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- |
- |
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AB00833 |
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430 |
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O thou beloved maidservant of God! Two of your letters were received, one after the other; the first dated Oct. 22, 1918 |
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BSTW#222 |
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Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Unity of governments; political unity |
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- |
- |
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AB00837 |
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430 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art calling in the Name of God and heralding unto the Kingdom of God! Verily I considered the contents of thy recent letter |
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TAB.267-269, BSC.455 #835, SW_v08#14 p.186x |
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Mary Magdalene; Power of prayer; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB00844 |
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430 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O ye longing ones! O ye cheered ones! O ye attracted ones! O ye who are beseeching |
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TAB.273-275 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for protection; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
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- |
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AB00845 |
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430 |
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O thou eloquent and fluent poetess! Be thou not discouraged nor become thou dispirited on account of the unavoidable events |
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BSTW#190 |
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Consolation and comfort; Knowledge; recognition of God; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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- |
- |
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AB00866 |
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420 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures |
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O thou wooer of Reality! His Highness the Merciful One hath cause the appearance of the splendors of love and affinity in the world of humanity |
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DAS.1914-07-07, BSC.303 #616, SW_v07#04 p.025-026, SW_v09#12 p.135-136 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Oneness; unity of religion; Unity in diversity |
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- |
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AB00883 |
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420 |
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Praise be to God that through the Bestowal and Grace of the Beauty of Abha, from the Continent of Europe I have returned to the Continent of Africa…. During this long trip great capacity was created… |
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DAS.1913-07-28, SW_v08#17 p.228x, ABIE.121, BLO_PN#007 |
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Growth of the Cause; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
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- |
- |
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AB00903 |
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410 |
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O friends of God! Your letter was received through Mrs. Stannard... A profession, a trade, farming, these are worshipping God. |
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SW_v10#12 p.226, SW_v14#06 p.168, PN_various p019, BSTW#179, BSTW#242 |
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Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Work as worship |
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- |
- |
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AB00907 |
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410 |
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O thou who art attracted to the Word of God and herald of the Kingdom of God! |
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SW_v11#16 p.275, TDD.013-014 |
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Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
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AB00908 |
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410 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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...As to [what thou hast heard concerning] the child born from Russian parentage, this is pure imagination. Yea, certain persons |
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TAB.647-648 |
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Predictions and prophecies; Role and station of women; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB00925 |
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410 |
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The letter which thou hadst written on December 16, 1918, was received |
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SW_v10#07 p.137-138 |
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Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings; Universal peace; world unity |
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- |
- |
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AB00930 |
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410 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O God! O thou Attracted of the hearts of the favored ones toward the Manifest Horizon! |
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TAB.485-487 |
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Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Pain of love; love as veil; Prayer for pioneers and travel teachers; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
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- |
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AB00946 |
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400 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Your numerous letters have been received |
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SW_v10#05 p.095x |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Law of Huququ'llah; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB00958 |
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400 |
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O thou who art attracted to the Beauty of God! I have considered thy letter, and have answered the letters thou hast sent. Praise be to God! |
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BSTW#440 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB00964 |
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400 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou that virtuous soul and individual who art ready for the confirmation of the Holy Spirit! I, with the utmost clemency |
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TAB.706-708, BWF.369-369x, BSC.468 #876x, SW_v07#10 p.098-099 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Many are called but few are chosen; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
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AB00968 |
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400 |
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In the last two mails, detailed answers have been written to thee |
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SW_v01#05 p.003-004 |
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East and West; communication between East and West; Education of children; moral education; Promotion of commerce and industry; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity of governments; political unity |
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- |
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AB00973 |
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400 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures |
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O thou who art advancing toward the Kingdom of God! I read thy letter of graceful composition...As to thy question, "Why pray? What is the wisdom thereof..." Know thou, verily, it is becoming of a weak one to supplicate to the strong One |
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COC#1753x, BSC.491 #945x, SW_v08#04 p.044-045x, BNE.092-093x, VLAB.129-130, BSTW#060a, BSTW#111 |
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Love of God; Power of prayer; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer |
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- |
- |
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AB00974 |
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400 |
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O ye friends of God! All the people of the world today are workmen of destruction and ruin |
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SW_v05#09 p.130, SW_v08#10 p.136, PN_1909 p061 |
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Call to action; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
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AB00975 |
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400 |
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O ye believers of God and friends of Abdul-Baha! If ye knew how the heart of Abdul-Baha is soaring |
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SW_v01#13 p.001-002 |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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- |
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AB01010 |
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390 |
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O thou wooer of the Beauty of the Possessor of Glory! Thy letter was perused with perfect joy and fragrance. |
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DAS.1914-09-07 |
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Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB01012 |
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390 |
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Bahá'í World Faith |
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O thou herald of the Kingdom of God! Thy detailed letter was received. Its contents indicated that thou didst travel in the cities of America |
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BWF.417-418x, SW_v05#04 p.049x, SW_v06#14 p.108x, SW_v08#16 p.218x, SW_v06#17 p.138x |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant |
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- |
- |
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AB01036 |
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390 |
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I praise Thee, O Thou Remover of Sorrows, Overlooker of faults, Rejoicer of hearts and Illuminator of faces! Verily to the beloved ones at the door of Thy oneness |
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DAS.1913-07-17, ABIE.074, BLO_PN#007 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Thankfulness; gratitude |
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- |
- |
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AB01045 |
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380 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou advancing maidservant of God! Thy letter was received and considered. Thank God that the evidence and the proof became clear |
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TAB.695-697 |
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Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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- |
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AB01048 |
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380 |
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Arts, Importance of in Promoting the Faith; Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks |
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...Convey warmest, most loving greetings to Mark Tobey on my behalf, and heartfelt affection to Marguerite Bull. |
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BRL_ATE#034x, BRL_IOA#12x |
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Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; Work as worship |
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- |
- |
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AB01053 |
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380 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou faithful servant of the True One! I received thy letter and its contents caused the utmost joy and fragrance within me |
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TAB.157-159, BSTW#276o |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times |
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- |
- |
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AB01055 |
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380 |
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O thou my dear son! Thy letter, dated July 3, 1913, was received. Its contents... This covenant is the Covenant of His Holiness Baha'o'llah. Now its importance is not known befittingly |
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SW_v04#14 p.240-241, SW_v06#12 p.096, SW_v08#16 p.214, SW_v08#14 p.186 |
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Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
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- |
- |
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AB01073 |
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380 |
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O thou dear maidservant of Baha'o'llah! The letter thou hadst written |
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SW_v10#05 p.096, BLO_PT#052.34 |
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Christ; Christianity; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Reincarnation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity |
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- |
- |
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AB01074 |
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380 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy letter was excellent and its contents were perfect and complete. Happy is thy condition |
|
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TAB.297-299 |
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Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Spiritual springtime; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transcending the material condition |
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- |
- |
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AB01086 |
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380 |
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O thou who art rejoiced at the Glad Tidings of God! I have received thy recent letter, and I am, thereby, informed of thy pleasure in the Good Pleasure |
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BSTW#003 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Personal instructions; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Suffering and imprisonment |
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- |
- |
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AB01087 |
|
380 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
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O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God and enkindled with the Fire wherein Moses, the Speaker, found Guidance! May it be salutary to thee |
|
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TAB.286-288 |
|
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Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB01098 |
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380 |
|
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|
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O thou light of the love of God! Thy detailed letter and also the second one received. |
|
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SW_v09#15 p.171+173 |
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Christ; Christianity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Music and singing; Rejection of Muhammad; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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- |
- |
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AB01100 |
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380 |
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|
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O ye friends of God! O ye manifestors of bounties and favors of the Beauty of ABHA! That illumined Orb |
|
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SW_v02#06 p.003-004, SW_v07#10 p.098 |
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Call to action; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB01119 |
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370 |
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O thou kind and beloved daughter! The letter dated November 2nd was duly received. As its contents indicated faith, assurance... ...My spiritual and material Physician is His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh. His Graces and Bestowals are sufficient for me. |
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DAS.1913-11-20x |
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Personal instructions; Review of publications; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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- |
- |
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AB01120 |
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370 |
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...Today it is incumbent upon the believers to forget and lay aside every thought and every preoccupation save the diffusion of the Fragrances of God |
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PN_various p016x |
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- |
- |
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AB01126 |
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370 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art advancing toward the Divine Kingdom! What thou hast written was understood and noted. Thou hast asked concerning the station of this servant. |
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TAB.191-193, SW_v13#06 p.148x, BSTW#163, BSTW#207b |
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Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Resurrection of Christ; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB01140 |
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370 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! I am already informed of the import of thy wonderful letter and the meanings of thine excellent words. |
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TAB.291-293, LOG#1787x |
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Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; High station of the true believer; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups |
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- |
- |
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AB01150 |
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370 |
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O thou son of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Its contents were in the utmost sweetness |
|
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SW_v11#08 p.122, BSTW#366 |
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Critique of Western values; culture; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Nationalism; love of country; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity |
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- |
- |
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AB01157 |
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370 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thou hast written regarding the articles |
|
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TAB.499-501, BWF.412-412x |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Review of publications; Servitude; submission to God; repentance |
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- |
- |
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AB01158 |
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370 |
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O ye believers in the heart and spirit of Abdul Baha! It has been well-nigh three years since this Servant at the Threshold of Baha has been a wanderer over mountain and desert and a traveler upon plain and sea. |
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DAS.1913-09-26, ABIE.358, BLO_PN#007 |
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Education of children; moral education; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
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- |
- |
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AB01159 |
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370 |
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Every Manifestation is the Adam of His time... There were one hundred thousand Adams before the Adam of biblical records each being the Manifestation of his own time or cycle. |
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PN_unsorted p087 |
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- |
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AB01160 |
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370 |
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Abdu'l-Bahá in London |
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God sends Prophets for the education of the people and the progress of mankind. Each such Manifestation of God |
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AIL.042 |
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Christ; Christianity; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Moses; Muhammad; Islam; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Proofs of the Manifestations of God |
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- |
- |
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AB01161 |
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370 |
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O servant of the True One! What thou hadst written was known. It was a clear evidence of thy thoughtfulness |
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SW_v02#16 p.014-015, BSTW#112 |
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Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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- |
- |
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AB01163 |
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360 |
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O God! O God! Verily these intelligent souls are assured in Thy mentioning, are enkindled with the fire of Thy love |
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DAS.1914-10-17x |
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Business; financial; property matters; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB01171 |
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360 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
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O ye heavenly Assemblage! Your letter was received and its contents became known. Ye have written concerning the printing and the publication of the Tablets. |
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TAB.000:iii-v |
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Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Praise and encouragement; Soul; spirit after death; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings |
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- |
- |
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AB01173 |
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360 |
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O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letters were received. The journey to Japan |
|
BRL_DAK#1216 |
JWTA.014-015, SW_v10#13 p.246-247, MAX.102x |
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Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB01202 |
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360 |
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O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of Abha! Thy letter was received. Its details concerning those two persons |
|
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SW_v06#12 p.095-096, BSTW#073c |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha |
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- |
- |
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AB01223 |
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360 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures |
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O thou who art seeking for Truth! Your letter has been forwarded. I have no opportunity to write a detailed answer... As to life, however, it has had no beginning |
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BSC.434 #787-789, SW_v12#12 p.194, BSTW#104 |
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Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Evolution; human evolution; Existence and nonexistence; preexistence; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Oneness; unity of religion; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
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AB01247 |
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350 |
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O well-wisher of all humanity! The poem entitled “The Woods of Blavincourt” has been perused. It was eloquent and consummate. |
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TDD.011-012 |
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Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace |
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- |
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AB01248 |
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350 |
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Convey this message to each and all the believers in New York: Any person who comes to America |
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SW_v06#12 p.096, BSTW#073e |
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Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB01262 |
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350 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
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O ye esteemed maidservants of God, and ye revered beloved ones (or men believers) of the Merciful! Your letter was received |
|
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TAB.443-444 |
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Consolation and comfort; Development of capacity and readiness; Eulogies; reminiscences; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Soul; spirit after death |
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- |
- |
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AB01265 |
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350 |
|
Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts |
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O thou herald of the Covenant! Thy letters have been received and an answer has been written.... I have been greatly affected by the death of Mr. Sandy Kinney. What |
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SW_v11#15 p.259-260, SW_v10#19 p.350x, BLO_PT#028jx |
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Consolation and comfort; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement; Wisdom [hikmat] |
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- |
- |
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AB01293 |
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350 |
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O thou revered one! Verily, I always remember thee, and forget thee not; I invoke God to ordain for thee good in this world and in the Kingdom |
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BSTW#033 |
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Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Power of prayer; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB01294 |
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350 |
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Thank God that you have come and attained to this visit! I hope, as you have received physical health, you will receive your spiritual health |
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SW_v08#18 p.232x, PN_1905 p007, BSTW#369a |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Development of capacity and readiness; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB01295 |
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350 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O my spiritual friends! What you have written is perused, all of which was an entreaty |
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TAB.645-647 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB01335 |
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340 |
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O thou beloved maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Thou hast written that Doctor Maria Montessori is expecting to go to America |
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DAS.1914-10-31x |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education; Interconnectedness of the teachings; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Universality of the Cause |
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- |
- |
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AB01367 |
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340 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art confident in the appearance of the Kingdom of God! Verily I read thy letter... Consider the past, so that thou mayest become informed |
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TAB.175-176, BWF.394-394x, BSC.481 #919x |
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Material and spiritual existence; two books; Praise and encouragement; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment |
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- |
- |
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AB01368 |
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340 |
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The Greatest Name (may my life redeem His beloved!) was manifested in the centre of the world. It sent forth the Light of Unity and the Bounty of Harmony and Love. |
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PN_1909 p073 |
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB01375 |
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330 |
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O ye sons and daughters of the Kingdom! Your joint letter was received |
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SW_v10#07 p.136-137, BSTW#214 |
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Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Oneness; unity of religion; Power of prayer; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity of thought and belief; Universal peace; world unity |
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- |
- |
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AB01389 |
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330 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received. Thou hast written regarding thy trip to the Holy Land.... Say on my behalf to the maidservant of God, Mrs. Claudi Coles: 'The end of every material work is without result |
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TAB.218-219, BSC.484 #927x, BSTW#449x |
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Naming of children; of individuals; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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- |
- |
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AB01423 |
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330 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou spiritual friend! Thy services are accepted in the Kingdom of Abha, mentioned in this merciful Assemblage and the cause of joy |
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TAB.417-418 |
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Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; High station of the true believer; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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- |
- |
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AB01439 |
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330 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Verily, thy coming, at this time, unto this shining, blessed Holy Land |
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TAB.681-683, BSC.466 #868x, SW_v09#14 p.162-163x |
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Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Stories; anecdotes; The power of words; of speech; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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- |
- |
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AB01444 |
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330 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God and steadfast in the Covenant of God! Verily I read thine eloquent letter |
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TAB.199-200 |
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Humility; meekness; lowliness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment |
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- |
- |
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AB01454 |
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330 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures |
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Everything is from God, both good and evil... Everything in existence is good, and only the lack of goodness make a thing evil. The being is created good |
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BSC.500 #963x, PN_1900 p061, PN_unsorted p148, PN_1900 p003x |
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Free will and predestination; fate; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Nonexistence of evil; relativity of good and evil; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God |
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- |
- |
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AB01455 |
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330 |
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...The radiance of servitude shining from the Candle of the Testament has illumined all horizons |
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SW_v08#16 p.214-215 |
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Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
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- |
- |
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AB01456 |
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330 |
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Every season hath its own condition. Every place hath its own beauties. In the time of spring the blossoming of the wilderness gives loving pleasure. |
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CHH.113-114, BLO_PN#022 |
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Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness |
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- |
- |
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AB01468 |
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320 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy excellent letter was full of spiritual significance. It was an indication of the loftiness of thy nature |
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TAB.624-625 |
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Past, present and future of Iran; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB01472 |
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320 |
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O thou servant of the Beauty of Abha! What thou hadst written was perused. I was informed of the details. His Holiness Christ said... Had each one of the beloved of God in America engaged in teaching the Cause of God, like unto the beloved in Persia, now they would have guided several millions of souls |
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BSTW#453, BSTW#504b |
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Growth of the Cause; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat] |
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- |
- |
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AB01474 |
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320 |
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O thou servant of His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh! Thy letter was received. As there is no time for a detailed answer I will give it briefly.... Regarding the Spiritual Assembly, this is not the House of Justice. It is a purely spiritual assembly and belongs to spiritual matters |
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DAS.1913-10-18, DAS.1913-10-19x, BSTW#094 |
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House of Justice; Newspapers and the media; publications; Review of publications; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings |
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- |
- |
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AB01490 |
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320 |
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O Thou compassionate Lord! Thou knowest the magnitude of my sorrow |
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SW_v11#05 p.090-091 |
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Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for the departed; Soul; spirit after death |
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- |
- |
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AB01498 |
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320 |
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O thou beloved divine maidservant! The letter, dated May 26th of the present year |
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SW_v05#11 p.168 |
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Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant |
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- |
- |
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AB01504 |
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320 |
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O thou herald of the Kingdom of God! The foundation of all the monarchs of the earth, notwithstanding their imperial sovereignty, royal purple |
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DAS.1914-07-30 |
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Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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- |
- |
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AB01510 |
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320 |
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O ye friends of God! The innate desire of this humble servant is to write to each one of those blessed souls a manifest book … |
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BRL_DAK#1220 |
DAS.1914-10-25 |
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Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity in diversity |
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- |
- |
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AB01535 |
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320 |
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O loving companion! The Kingdom of God is the source of all power…. O my companion! The light of truth is shining everywhere |
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DWN_v1#09 p.006-007 |
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Growth of the Cause; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB01536 |
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320 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who hast sought illumination from the Light of the Guidance of God! Verily I read thy words... Know thou, verily, man before reaching (spiritual) maturity |
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TAB.165-167, BSC.480 #917x |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB01566 |
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310 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant and the Testament! Thy letters dated March 22nd and 29th |
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SW_v10#12 p.230 |
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity |
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- |
- |
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AB01571 |
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310 |
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O ye who are firm in the Covenant and the Testament! Your letter of congratulation (November 26th, 1913) was received. Its contents were an evidence |
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DAS.1914-01-15 |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity |
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- |
- |
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AB01574 |
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310 |
|
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O thou well-wisher of humanity! Thy letter was received. Utmost sorrow |
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ADJ.039x, SW_v12#06 p.121-122 |
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|
Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity |
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- |
- |
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AB01577 |
|
310 |
|
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|
|
O thou my beloved friend! Thy letter was received from India. From its contents it became evident that thou art occupied, and art spending thy days in the company of that respected lady, Mrs. Besant. |
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DAS.1913-08-29, ABIE.254, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Mary Magdalene; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
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- |
- |
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AB01590 |
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310 |
|
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|
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O thou seeker for truth! Whatever thou hast heretofore heard was fancy, not truth; was tradition, not vision |
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BSTW#144, BSTW#451 |
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Growth of the Cause; Knowledge of self; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
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- |
- |
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AB01593 |
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310 |
|
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|
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O dear maidservant of God! I remember thee in all circumstances and mention thy name in the luminous assembly, asking confirmation |
|
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BSTW#352 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01614 |
|
310 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye spiritual friends of Abdul-Baha! Your long letter was considered and its contents were a source of happiness. Thank God that ye, western friends |
|
|
TAB.020-022, BWF.413-413x |
|
|
Grammar and orthography; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
|
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AB01623 |
|
310 |
|
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|
|
O thou who art spreading the fragrances of God! Verily, thy letter was received and I was informed of thy chanting the Verses of God in the spiritual assemblies |
|
|
SW_v14#11 p.353x |
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|
Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The power of words; of speech; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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- |
- |
|
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AB01641 |
|
310 |
|
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|
|
Your detailed letter has been received, and has been the cause of the utmost joy and gladness. Praise be to God! The loved ones are all astir and active, but you have rent the veil too widely asunder. |
|
|
BSTW#608 |
|
|
Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Methods of teaching the Cause; Order; organization; tact; deliberation [tadbir]; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Wisdom [hikmat] |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01643 |
|
310 |
|
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|
|
O thou maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God that Julia and her respected husband entered into the religion of God |
|
|
BLO_PT#052.17a |
|
|
Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01652 |
|
310 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received and its contents imparted the utmost of gladness |
|
|
SW_v10#01 p.009-010 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01653 |
|
310 |
|
|
|
|
...Thou hast had the intention of going out into the woods and the country for change of weather... Judas Iscariot must not be forgotten |
|
|
BSTW#052fx, BSTW#131x |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01654 |
|
310 |
|
|
|
|
O thou real friend! Thy letter was received. Thou hast written concerning the unity and concord, the affinity and communication, the fellowship and attraction amongst the believers |
|
|
DAS.1913-10-18x |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Martyrs and martyrdom; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01659 |
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
Verily, those who quaffed the cup of the great martyrdom in the path of God, are favored |
|
|
DAS.1914-06-21, SW_v09#10 p.120 |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for martyrs; Suffering and imprisonment |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01661 |
|
300 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Crisis and Victory; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou child of the Kingdom and firm in the Covenant! Thy letter, through his honor Mirza ..., was received and thy former letters also became acceptable.. In this day the most vital and momentous matter |
|
|
BRL_CRISIS#13x, TAB.360-362, COC#0270x, BSC.443 #808x |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01666 |
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
...Abdu'l-Baha was educated by the Beauty of Abha. He imparted to him instruction and the code of manners. |
|
|
DAS.1914-09-04x |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Hands of the Cause; High station of the true believer; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01670 |
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
O thou spiritual daughter of the Kingdom! The letter that thou hast written to Mirza Ahmad Sohrab was perused |
|
|
SW_v07#17 p.165-166 |
|
|
Love of God; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01671 |
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Your letter dated December 1918, was received |
|
|
SW_v10#04 p.079-080 |
|
|
Call to action; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Predictions and prophecies; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01683 |
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received. Its entire contents was the utmost of supplication and invocation |
|
|
PN_1912 p131 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01694 |
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Your numerous letters have been received. |
|
|
SW_v10#12 p.230 |
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|
House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Newspapers and the media; publications; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01707 |
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
O ye real friends and the favored maidservants of His highness Baha'u'llah! The maidservant of God Mrs. A. Parmerton |
|
|
DAS.1914-08-20 |
|
|
Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01721 |
|
300 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou beloved maidservant of God! What thou hast written was considered. It indicated purity of heart and advancement toward God. |
|
|
TAB.302-304 |
|
|
Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01722 |
|
300 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou favored maidservant of God! Thy letter was received . Thou has expressed joy on account of thy visit to the friends in Chicago. |
|
|
TAB.214-215, BSC.484 #925x |
|
|
Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love of God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01730 |
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
O Thou who art aflame by the Fire of the Love of God. The letter you had sent dated June 26th 1916 was received. |
|
|
MAB.091x |
|
|
Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Praise and encouragement; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01747 |
|
300 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art ignited through the brilliant Flame which is blazing in this blessed spot!... The blessed ones of God whose eyes are brightened |
|
|
TAB.060-061, BSTW#355 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01754 |
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
Your letter written on March 10 1915 was duly received. Praise be to God that it contained the good news of the health |
|
|
DAS.1915-04-25x |
|
|
Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Predictions and prophecies; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01763 |
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
O thou my beloved sister! Through the encircling graces of the Blessed Perfection - may my life be a ransom to the dust of His Holy Threshold - we have crossed the blue seas |
|
|
LTDT.172-173, AIF.1911-08-21, DAS.1914-10-27 |
|
|
Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Shrines and Holy places; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01770 |
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Faith and assurance are like unto trees of the orchards, and praiseworthy deeds and actions are like unto the fruits thereof. A lamp is in need of the illuminating light |
|
|
DAS.1913-12-28x, BSTW#288 |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Kindliness; humility; self-effacement in teaching the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01771 |
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
...Be thou not grieved and sad because of the ordeals and tests heaped upon thee. |
|
|
DAS.1914-08-16x |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Justice and wrath of God; Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01772 |
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances which are diffused from the garden of the Bestowal of God! Verily God has opened the doors |
|
|
DAS.1913-10-21x |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB01773 |
|
300 |
|
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|
|
O ye Beloved Friends of Abdul-Baha! Today the most important affair is delivering the Cause of God |
|
|
SW_v01#11 p.001-002 |
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Methods of teaching the Cause; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB01774 |
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300 |
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O thou sweet singing bird! Thy letter was received. From its contents it became |
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SW_v09#17 p.198, BLO_PT#052.32 |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Meanings of letters and numbers; jafr (gematria); Music and singing; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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AB01787 |
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290 |
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Obligatory Prayer and Fasting, The Importance of |
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O ye members of the radiant Assembly! Praise be to God that the lights of the Sun of Reality show forth from the horizon of Urbana… When saying the Obligatory Prayer, one must turn towards the Holy Reality of Bahá’u’lláh, that Reality which encompasseth all things |
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BRL_IOPF#2.20x, DAS.1914-07-30 |
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Importance of prayer; Manifestation of God as educator; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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AB01796 |
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290 |
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O thou servant of the Beauty of Abha! From the contents of thy letters it has become evident and clear that the standard of the Cause of God |
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PN_1906 p094 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Evanescence and eternality; fana and baqa; Review of publications; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB01812 |
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290 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant and the Testament! Your detailed letter dated April 30th, 1919 |
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LOG#1715x, SW_v10#12 p.231-232 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB01824 |
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290 |
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O thou visitor of the Blessed Rose-Garden! Praise be to God that thou hast obtained the Favor of circumambulating |
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DAS.1913-11-17 |
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Consolation and comfort; Prayer for the departed; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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AB01832 |
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290 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou maidservant of God! The penetration of the word of man depends upon the heat of the fire of the love of God. |
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TAB.698-699, SW_v07#10 p.097-098x, SW_v07#15 p.140x, SW_v08#12 p.142x |
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Power of prayer; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB01850 |
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290 |
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O ye real friends and heartfelt beloved of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá! Your petition full of prayer and supplication was received... Not one soul has the right to say one word on his own account... ...For this Divine Covenant is an institution of the Lord. The Blessed Perfection in all the Tablets, Books, Epistles and supplications, has begged confirmations |
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BSTW#310, BSTW#416, BSTW#052h |
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Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha |
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AB01856 |
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290 |
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O ye dear friends of Abdu'l-Baha! The letter which ye had written to the Central |
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SW_v11#10 p.161-162 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Growth of the Cause; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
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AB01859 |
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290 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Know thou that some of the souls... Know thou, verily insight seeth that which sight seeth not... Then know that the power of the Word of God is effective |
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TAB.607-608, BSC.463 #861-862x, TOR.202x, VTRM.021-022 |
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Intuition; inspiration; Outward and inward meanings; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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AB01860 |
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290 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou lamp who art enkindled with the fire of the Love of God! Verily, I read thy recent letter which showed thy strong love |
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TAB.716-718 |
D. & E. Aumua |
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Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
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AB01870 |
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290 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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Your three reports, together with the public announcement, were received. Praise be to God! all the contents indicated firmness, spirituality and goodness.... Souls are like unto mirrors |
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TAB.019-020, BWF.367-367x, BSC.473 #893x, CUPAB.011-012x, BSTW#305x |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Wisdom [hikmat] |
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AB01873 |
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290 |
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Thy letter was received and its contents noted. In truth thou hast been thrown amidst dire ordeals |
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BSTW#188 |
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Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Effort; striving; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude |
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AB01882 |
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290 |
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O thou real friend! Thy letter dated April 11th was duly received. Thou hast written regarding the maidservant |
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MAX.335-336 |
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Consolation and comfort; Exhortations and counsels; Permission for visit; pilgrimage |
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AB01883 |
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290 |
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O ye who are favored in the Threshold of the Almighty and the lovers of His Holiness, BAHA'O'LLAH! According to the reports... O Thou Almighty! Illumine Thou this Association and make Thou this gathering the bright candle of the world! |
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SW_v01#05 p.004-005, SW_v02#01 p.004 |
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Call to action; East and West; communication between East and West; Importance of community building; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Promotion of commerce and industry; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world |
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AB01884 |
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290 |
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O thou who art a servant at the Threshold of God! Thy letter has been received. From its flowers of significance |
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SW_v12#13 p.218-219+210 |
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Empty learning; false spirituality; Existence; immortality of the human soul; High station of the arts and sciences; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha |
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AB01885 |
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290 |
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O ye kind friends and the beloved maidservants of His Holiness the Incomparable One! The letter that you have written on the anniversary day of the Declaration of the First Point |
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DAS.1914-08-11 |
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Declaration; advent of the Bab; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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AB01892 |
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280 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O ye maidservants of His Majesty, the Lord—daughters and sons of the Kingdom! The meeting of the Lord's Supper |
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TAB.675-676 |
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Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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AB01897 |
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280 |
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O thou daughter of the Kingdom; O thou esteemed maidservant of God! O thou Mrs. Peeke, pure and sanctified is the Lord of the Kingdom |
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Eulogies; reminiscences; Prayer for the departed; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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AB01899 |
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280 |
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O thou who art the daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter has been received |
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JWTA.015-016, SW_v12#03 p.060 |
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Development of capacity and readiness; Power of prayer; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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AB01903 |
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280 |
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Bahá'í World Faith |
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…If any differences of opinion may arise in those regions you must keep yourself entirely aloof and show forth love and kindness |
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BWF.408-408x |
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Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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AB01918 |
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280 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! The letter which thou hast written to his honor, Mirza . . . . . . . . . was received. Its contents imparted the utmost happiness |
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TAB.152-153 |
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Consolation and comfort; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Soul; spirit after death; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB01926 |
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280 |
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...Give ye great weight to the Nineteen Day gatherings, so that on these occasions the beloved of the Lord and the handmaids of the Merciful may turn their faces toward the Kingdom |
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COC#0923x, SW_v06#17 p.143x |
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Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Importance of reading the Sacred Writings; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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AB01932 |
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280 |
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...It is natural that a passenger on board the steamer and sailing on the great ocean may now witness the tumultuous waves of a wild storm |
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SW_v07#09 p.080x |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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AB01956 |
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280 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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The letter which thou hast written was received and its perusal brought me joy, for it indicated that you are extremely pleased |
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TAB.663-664 |
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Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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AB01963 |
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280 |
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O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter written Aug. 3 1920 gas been received. Praise be unto God, the friends at Los Angeles |
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BSTW#029 |
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Education of children; moral education; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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AB01964 |
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280 |
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O thou confidant and kind friend of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá! Thy letter was received. It became the cause of exceeding joy and happiness that praise be to God |
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DAS.1914-08-13?x |
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Call to action; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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AB01991 |
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280 |
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O thou who art tested with calamities and ordeals! Verily, I became exceedingly saddened for thy sadness |
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SW_v10#19 p.341 |
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Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Soul; spirit after death; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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AB01992 |
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280 |
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O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Verily I read thy latest letter and great love welled forth unto thee |
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SW_v08#19 p.239, DLA.088, BLO_PN#026 |
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Christ; Christianity; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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AB02012 |
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280 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou whose heart is attracted and whose breast is dilated with joy by the Holy Fragrances |
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TAB.438-440 |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution |
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AB02013 |
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280 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou seeker of Truth! The letter which thou hast written to ... was received |
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TAB.546-548 |
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Consolation and comfort; Personal instructions; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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AB02014 |
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280 |
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You have asked concerning Consultation, to the practice of which we are all commanded. The cardinal idea of consultation is based upon the principle that unanimous counsels of several persons is weightier than the opinion of a single individual. |
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DAS.1914-03-18 |
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Consultation; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Unity in diversity |
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AB02015 |
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280 |
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O ye friends of God and the maidservants of God! Praise be to God that during the season of divine Spring |
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DAS.1914-04-20 |
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Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Thankfulness; gratitude |
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AB02016 |
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280 |
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...Now you must engage in the service of the Cause of God with the utmost firmness, steadfastness and resolution, and expend day and night in the promotion of the Religion of God. |
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DAS.1913-10-21x |
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AB02017 |
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280 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! It was a long time since the thread of correspondence had been entirely broken |
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SW_v09#15 p.169-170 |
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Consolation and comfort; Crimson Ark; the Ark of God; Praise of Western values; culture; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion |
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AB02045 |
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270 |
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Abdu'l-Baha Writes to Kansas City |
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O thou daughter of the Kingdom! The dispatched letter was received. Praise be unto God that in this springtime of God |
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BLO_PT#003d |
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Education and the development of capacity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Review of publications; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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AB02053 |
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270 |
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O thou servant of the Holy Threshold of the Beauty of Abha! I read what you had written to Jenabi H. Seyed Taki. |
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PN_1906 p091 |
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Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB02062 |
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270 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter dated April 23rd, 1907, was received and its contents became the cause of the happiness of the heart of this grieved one |
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TAB.471 |
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Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Newspapers and the media; publications; Review of publications; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
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AB02063 |
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270 |
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O thou firm in the Covenant! Your last letter dated October 28, 1918, was |
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SW_v10#07 p.143, SW_v02#01 p.010 |
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Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Review of publications; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB02067 |
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270 |
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With regard to the violator (Nakez) thou hast treated him most appropriately. It is necessary for the believing souls to associate with the righteous |
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BSTW#052ex |
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Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant |
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AB02076 |
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270 |
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O thou spiritual friend! Thy letter was received. I was made very sad on account of the event of the closing of the Church of Brotherhood. But when I was in those parts |
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PTF.139-140 |
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Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Humor; jokes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB02080 |
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270 |
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O thou beloved daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. It contained the most great glad tidings |
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SW_v10#04 p.080 |
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Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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AB02083 |
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270 |
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O thou faithful beloved friend! The New Year's greeting was received. I became most grateful and pleased, because you remembered this longing friend |
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DAS.1915-02-13, CHU.174-175 |
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Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace |
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AB02088 |
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270 |
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...From the beginning of the dawn of the Morn of Guidance the friends of Neireez were like unto overflowing cups |
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DAS.1913-11-07 |
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Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB02092 |
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270 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou seeker of the Kingdom! Thy letter written on the 20th of July was received. Its contents became evident. Thou hast written concerning Baltimore |
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TAB.461-462 |
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Call to action; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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AB02097 |
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270 |
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O Thou dear maidservant of God! Your letter was received and its contents became known. Have no care because of the blame of enemies |
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MAB.009-010x |
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Consolation and comfort; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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AB02099 |
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270 |
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O thou propagator of the Religion of God! A few days ago an epistle was written... Now the believers must engage their time in teaching the Cause... O thou servant of His Holiness Baha'u'llah! Inform all the believers that a number of calumnious articles will be written in those parts |
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DAS.1914-08-04, SW_v05#09 p.138, SW_v09#14 p.161x, BSTW#175, BSTW#461 |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB02101 |
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270 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art advancing to the Kingdom of God! What thou hast written became evident and what thou hast heard from |
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TAB.359-360 |
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Call to action; Naming of children; of individuals; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB02141 |
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270 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O ye dear friends and maidservants of God! A good fragrance is coming from the rose-garden of Kenosha and a pleasing breeze is blowing |
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TAB.146-147, BSTW#068 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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AB02143 |
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270 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou sign of the Kingdom and the bird singing with the most wonderful melodies in the Rose-garden of Paradise! |
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TAB.726-727 |
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Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Praise and encouragement |
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AB02144 |
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270 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily, I noted thy letter and utterance. God hath accepted thy devotion |
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TAB.064-066, LOG#0401x, BSC.475 #900-901x |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures |
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AB02145 |
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270 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou pure soul who hath turned with a submissive heart to the Kingdom of God! Turn thy face to the Assembly of the Covenant |
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TAB.527-529 |
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Fire and light; fire and water; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
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AB02146 |
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270 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou Godlike person and spiritual friend! Verily God hath, through His bounty and grace… Truly, I say unto thee, if thou be steadfast in this Cause and arise with all thy power to promote the Word |
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TAB.197-198 |
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Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Wisdom [hikmat] |
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AB02148 |
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270 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou dear and honorable! I received thy last letter through his honor . . . and its contents imparted to me spiritual joy, for it indicated the high |
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TAB.454 |
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Christ; Christianity; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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AB02151 |
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270 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Verily, I read thy letter of thanksgiving to God, for He hath illumined thy heart |
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TAB.254-255 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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- |
- |
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AB02171 |
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270 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who hast spread the Fragrances of God! -- may God confirm thee! Since thou hast reached |
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TAB.259-261, BWF.363-363x |
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Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
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- |
- |
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AB02172 |
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270 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art acknowledging the Oneness of God! Verily, I read thy letter... Observe the pages of the universe |
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TAB.170-171, BSC.481 #918x |
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Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
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- |
- |
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AB02173 |
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270 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou candle of the Love of God! What thou hast written was considered. The contents |
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TAB.718-719 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB02186 |
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260 |
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O ye sons and daughters of the Kingdom! You brief and interesting letter |
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SW_v01#06 p.002-003 |
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB02219 |
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260 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Your detailed letter was received |
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SW_v10#12 p.233, SW_v11#11 p.197 |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Newspapers and the media; publications; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB02223 |
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260 |
|
|
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...The founding of these spiritual meetings is purely for the purpose of teaching; but, as the Mashriqu'l Azkar is not yet founded |
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SW_v13#10 p.276x |
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Contention and conflict; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Wisdom [hikmat] |
|
- |
- |
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AB02231 |
|
260 |
|
|
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O thou my spiritual daughter of the Kingdom! For some time I have failed corresponding with thee. This was because of the absence of soundness of physical health |
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DAS.1914-02-21x |
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Personal instructions; Prayer for spiritual recognition |
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- |
- |
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AB02232 |
|
260 |
|
|
|
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O thou my beloved daughter! Your letter dated November 13th was received |
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SW_v09#19 p.228, SW_v10#03 p.040 |
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Business; financial; property matters; Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death |
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- |
- |
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AB02233 |
|
260 |
|
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O thou beloved daughter! Thy detailed letter, dated December 7th, 1919, written to Shoghi Effendi, was received |
|
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SW_v11#05 p.087-088x |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
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AB02257 |
|
260 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O dear servant of God! The tests of God are surrounding you from all directions and many afflictions have occurred; but thanks be to God |
|
|
TAB.263-264, BWF.363-364x |
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|
Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
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AB02263 |
|
260 |
|
|
|
|
O thou herald of the Kingdom of God! It is the early morn and suddenly into |
|
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DAS.1914-03-08, SW_v05#15 p.232x |
|
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Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
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AB02290 |
|
260 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art advancing toward God! The letter of that divine maidservant was received and contents were apprehended. |
|
|
TAB.251-252, BWF.388-389x, BSTW#052yx, BSTW#073gx |
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Love of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB02291 |
|
260 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of god! Thy letter dated December 26th |
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SW_v10#06 p.110, BSTW#262, BSTW#263 |
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|
Consolation and comfort; Predictions and prophecies; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace |
|
- |
- |
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AB02292 |
|
260 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
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O thou who art attracted to the Call of the Kingdom! Thy letter was presented and I was informed of thy expression. And it was glorious proof |
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TAB.227-229, BSC.471#883x, VTRM.015-017 |
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|
Christ; Christianity; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Importance of prayer |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB02301 |
|
260 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who hast arisen to render service to the Cause of God in His Great Vineyard! Verily, I have already written thee several letters |
|
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TAB.164-165, BWF.393-394x |
|
|
Growth of the Cause; Limits of the intellect; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB02307 |
|
260 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
The contents of thy last letter were extremely rejoicing, for they were a glorious evidence of the glowing of the fire of the love of God |
|
|
TAB.719-720 |
|
|
Judas; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Stories; anecdotes; The state of enkindlement in teaching; Unity in diversity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02315 |
|
260 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art awakened to the Cause of God! Verily, I read thy letter and my heart... As to the manifestation of the Greatest Name |
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TAB.612-614, BSC.464 #864x, VTRM.027-028 |
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|
Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB02316 |
|
260 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Your letters have been received. God willing |
|
|
TAB.487-489 |
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|
Petitions to authorities; Relationship between government and people; Wisdom [hikmat] |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB02317 |
|
260 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures |
|
|
O my God, my beloved, my assistant and my chosen! ...Bring them together again, O Lord, by the Power of Thy Covenant, and gather their dispersion by the Might of Thy Promise |
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BSC.263 #549x, SW_v05#15 p.225x, SW_v04#14 p.240x, SW_v09#19 p.221x, SW_v10#07 p.119x, BSTW#062 |
|
|
Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Love of God; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Prayer for unity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02318 |
|
260 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye shining faces and spiritual beings! Verily I was rejoiced at beholding |
|
|
TAB.270-271 |
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|
Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02329 |
|
250 |
|
|
|
|
O son of the Kingdom of God! Praised be the Lord, thou hast rent asunder the veil |
|
|
TDD.020b |
|
|
Christ; Christianity; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Wisdom [hikmat] |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02371 |
|
250 |
|
|
|
|
...Thou hadst written concerning the services of Mrs. Goodall and Mrs. Cooper. These two dear maidservants of God are truly two shining candles |
|
|
MAB.008cx |
|
|
Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02398 |
|
250 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou dear maidservant of God! Thank thou the kind Father for that the world of creation was adorned with the light of His Manifestation |
|
|
TAB.426-428 |
|
|
Interpretation of dreams and visions; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Review of publications; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02399 |
|
250 |
|
|
|
|
O dear maidservant of God! Indeed, what thou hadst written is true |
|
|
SW_v10#03 p.041 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02405 |
|
250 |
|
|
|
|
O thou respected one, a herald of the Kingdom of God! The article that thou |
|
|
SW_v08#08 p.088-089 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Review of publications; Role and station of women; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02431 |
|
250 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye spiritual friends of this prisoner! According to what is heard and is evident, you have arranged an assembly in the utmost beauty |
|
|
TAB.632-633 |
|
|
Power of prayer; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02445 |
|
250 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art advancing into the Kingdom of God! Verily, I read thy eloquent letter... Know verily that Abdu'l-Baha has spiritual speech, heavenly conversations |
|
|
SW_v14#07 p.210x, CUPAB.014-015x, BSTW#171 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02446 |
|
250 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye who are attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily, this mundane world is as the mirage of the desert |
|
|
TAB.660-661, BSC.426 #769 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02455 |
|
250 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye sincere, O ye firm and steadfast in the Testament of God! I have read your letter signed by you, which shows your steadfastness |
|
|
TAB.350-352 |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02456 |
|
250 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art attracted to God, may God uphold thee! I implore God, the Ever-Living |
|
|
SW_v14#09 p.263, SW_v08#18 p.233, BSTW#176, BSTW#182 |
|
|
Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Love of God; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The power of words; of speech |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02457 |
|
250 |
|
|
|
|
The meeting thou hast called at Mr. Bowen's and hast lectured therein was a spiritual gathering |
|
|
BSTW#364 |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02478 |
|
250 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O Thou Pure God! Gaze providently at the beloved ones and the dear maidservants |
|
|
TAB.355-356, BSTW#054 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02479 |
|
250 |
|
|
|
|
Thou must be firm and unshakable in thy purpose, and never, never let any outward |
|
|
DAS.1913-08-19, SW_v04#12 p.208+210, ABIE.208, PN_1913 p005, MAB.016, VLAB.127x, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tahirih [Qurratu'l-'Ayn]; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02480 |
|
250 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye beloved of God and His sincere friends! By the life of God! The hearts are cheered |
|
|
TAB.346-347 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Many are called but few are chosen; Praise and encouragement |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02481 |
|
250 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
Thy letter was received and its contents noted. In truth, thou hast been thrown amid dire ordeals... The wisdom of all these tribulations that poured successively |
|
|
TAB.654-656, BSC.486 #934x |
|
|
Call to action; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02490 |
|
240 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O my God! O my God! Praise be unto Thee! for Thou hast created me of the most excellent fabric, in the most honored form |
|
|
TAB.614-615, BSC.430 #780, VTRM.028-029 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Prayer for praise and gratitude; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02500 |
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
O thou respected maidservant of god! Thy letter dated November 17th, 1918, was received |
|
|
SW_v10#03 p.039-040, SEIO.022-023x |
|
|
Equality of men and women; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02505 |
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! The letter thou hadst written on January 22nd |
|
|
SW_v10#09 p.184-185, BSTW#426 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02511 |
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
...It is nearly two years and a half that I have been a wanderer over mountains and deserts and a traveler over seas and lands |
|
|
DAS.1913-07-12x, SW_v05#07 p.097x, ABIE.058x, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Business; financial; property matters; Growth of the Cause; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02518 |
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of His Holiness Baha'u'llah! The letters thou hadst written... The Star of the West must, at present, be written both in English and Persian. |
|
|
SW_v10#13 p.249, SW_v11#11 p.198 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Newspapers and the media; publications; Review of publications; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02526 |
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Four letters from thee have been successively received |
|
|
BSTW#363 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Personal instructions; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02528 |
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy third report was received and its contents imparted the utmost exhilaration. The 19 days Feast was the Lord's Supper |
|
|
DAS.1913-08-30, ABIE.257, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Newspapers and the media; publications; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02529 |
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
Ye have written that the colored Bahais have gathered in one meeting |
|
|
SW_v12#05 p.106x |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Race unity; racial issues; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02545 |
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
...The Ancient Beauty, may My spirit be sacrificed for His loved ones, from the beginning had the utmost consideration for that family |
|
|
LTDT.305-306x |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02554 |
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
O thou my dear heavenly friend and old associate! Although communication and correspondence has not been continuous, yet be assured |
|
|
BSTW#433 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02566 |
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
O thou heavenly personage! Thy letter was an evidence of the fact that praise be to God thou hast arisen to serve the Kingdom |
|
|
DAS.1914-02-21 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02573 |
|
240 |
|
Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts |
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Thou hast written |
|
|
SW_v10#12 p.233-234, BLO_PT#028n, BSTW#267 |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02576 |
|
240 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith |
|
|
O thou beloved maidservant of God! Thy letter dated October 4, 1918 |
|
|
BWF.386-387x, SW_v10#03 p.043 |
|
|
Non-participation in politics; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02577 |
|
240 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O dear servant of God! Thy letter hath arrived and the contents have given glad-tidings that the ground for the Temple hath been bought |
|
|
TAB.100-101, BWF.416-417x |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Equality of men and women; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02578 |
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
O thou beloved maidservant of His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh! Thy letter was received. Its contents indicated that thou art sad |
|
|
DAS.1914-10-21x |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; War and peace |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02583 |
|
240 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art encompassed with the blessings of God |
|
|
SW_v10#02 p.028-029 |
|
|
Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02589 |
|
240 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Beauty of ABHA! For a period of time no news hath been outwardly received from thee |
|
|
TAB.729-730 |
|
|
Growth of the Cause; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02590 |
|
240 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
In whatsoever matter man wisheth to engage, he must first acquire some capability, and make provisions and preparations therefor |
|
|
TAB.358-359, BSC.454 #833 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Review of publications; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02591 |
|
240 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou attracted one of the Kingdom! The epistle was received; likewise the enclosed epistle was read. The personage (Mr. . . . .) is in reality |
|
|
TAB.702-703, BSC.468 #874x |
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Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB02613 |
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240 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou whose nostrils are perfumed with the Fragrances of God! Verily, I read thy letter which contained graceful expressions |
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BRL_DAK#1204 |
TAB.261-263, LOG#0505x |
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Education of children; moral education; Parents and children; youth; families; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB02615 |
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240 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Verily, I read thy words of thanksgiving to God, for He hath guided the beloved of God |
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TAB.411-412 |
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Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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- |
- |
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AB02627 |
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240 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art advancing to the Kingdom of God! I have considered thy writing... You have asked me two questions |
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TAB.102-103, BSC.476 #906x |
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Demons and evil spirits; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God |
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- |
- |
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AB02628 |
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240 |
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O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Owing to the lack of time I write a brief answer.... Glad-tiding! Glad-tiding! The morn of guidance hath dawned! |
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DAS.1913-03-21 |
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Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Proclamation of the Cause (general or uncategorized); Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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- |
- |
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AB02629 |
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240 |
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O God! O God! This is the attracted servant to Thy Bounty of Abha; his heart is set aglow with the Fire of Thy Love amongst mankind |
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DAS.1913-12-30 |
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Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Prayer for pioneers and travel teachers; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB02630 |
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240 |
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O ye dear friends and maidservants of God! Your epistle was received.** You have expressed joy and happiness |
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SW_v01#16 p.001-002, BSTW#388 |
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Travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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- |
- |
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AB02631 |
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240 |
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With regard to the assembly, there must be spiritual consultation therein; discourses |
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DAS.1914-06-07, SW_v09#10 p.110 |
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Consultation; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB02645 |
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230 |
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O ye believers of God and the maidservants of the Merciful! All your epistles were duly received. From its contents it became evident |
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DAS.1915-01-05 |
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Love of God; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace |
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- |
- |
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AB02666 |
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230 |
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Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou slave of the Beauty of Abha! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God! It indicated thy firmness and steadfastness in the love of God |
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TAB.119-120, BWF.402-403x |
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Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB02673 |
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230 |
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O Divine Providence, O Forgiving Lord! Mrs. Hearst has hastened from this dark and dreary world to the realm of Light |
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BSTW#198, BSTW#241, BSTW#454 |
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Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Prayer for the departed |
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- |
- |
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AB02676 |
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230 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Praise be unto God, that thou wert |
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SW_v12#03 p.057-058 |
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Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB02692 |
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230 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Your detailed letter dated March 10th |
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SW_v10#05 p.094-095 |
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Chastisement and requital; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement |
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- |
- |
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AB02697 |
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230 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! The means of communication being severed, your letter of ... was received only in these days. |
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TAB.118-119 |
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Review of publications; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB02701 |
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230 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou spiritual youth! Japan hath made wonderful progress in material civilization, but she will become perfect when she also becometh spiritually developed |
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TAB.564-565, JWTA.027, BSC.462 #856x, TEW.013-014 |
E. Mahony |
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Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization |
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- |
- |
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AB02710 |
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230 |
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O ye two dear maidservants of God! Your letter dated December 4th |
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SW_v10#07 p.144, BSTW#425 |
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House of Justice; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings |
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- |
- |
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AB02724 |
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230 |
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O thou pilgrim of the Holy of Holies of the Supreme Concourse! Although in appearance thou hast left this blessed spot |
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DAS.1914-07-25 |
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Consolation and comfort; Exhortations and counsels; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB02741 |
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230 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou maidservant of God! Thy detailed letter was perused. On account of the multitude of occupations and work, a brief answer is written. |
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TAB.209-210 |
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Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Personal instructions; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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- |
- |
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AB02744 |
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230 |
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O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. From its contents...At present both of you must, as ye have been doing in the past, endeavor for the arrangement and the publication of the Star of the West |
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SW_v10#13 p.248-249, SW_v11#11 p.198 |
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Review of publications |
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- |
- |
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AB02753 |
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230 |
|
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O thou herald of the Kingdom of God! Thy letter dated September 7th 1914 was duly received. Its contents was an indication to thy faith, assurance and firmness |
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DAS.1914-12-10 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
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- |
- |
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AB02761 |
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230 |
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O thou who hast faith in God! Thy letter has been forwarded. Treat thy traveling |
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SW_v12#12 p.200 |
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Growth of the Cause; Non-participation in politics; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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- |
- |
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AB02785 |
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230 |
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|
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O ye real friends and the daughters of the Kingdom!...Today the magnetic power that attracts heavenly blessings is teaching the Cause... The three conditions of teaching the Cause of God are the science of sociability... |
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DAS.1914-08-01, SW_v12#11 p.177x, VLAB.104x |
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Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The state of enkindlement in teaching |
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- |
- |
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AB02799 |
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230 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who are supplicating to God and turning to the Spirit of His Kingdom! I have read the texts of thy praise to God |
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TAB.705-706, BWF.368-369x, BSC.468 #875x |
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Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; 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 |
|
- |
- |
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AB02800 |
|
230 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who art advancing toward God! Verily, I read thy long letter, which showed thine abundant joy for the appearance of the Kingdom of God |
|
|
TAB.476-477 |
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Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Baha'u'llah; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal ; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Reincarnation; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight |
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- |
- |
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AB02801 |
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230 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted to the Spirit of Truth! At this moment I remember thee |
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TAB.601-602, TAB.710-711, SW_v07#10 p.097x, VTRM.014-015 |
|
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Living waters; water of life; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
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- |
- |
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AB02803 |
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230 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
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O thou who art cheerful in heart, by the Fragrances of the Merciful! Verily, I read the verses of thy thanksgiving unto God |
|
|
TAB.425-426 |
|
|
Accounts of dreams and visions; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Suffering and imprisonment; Thankfulness; gratitude |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02807 |
|
230 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who hearest and seest in this wonderful Cause! Verily, I read thy interesting letter, its beautiful composition |
|
|
TAB.073-074, BWF.361-362x |
|
|
Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB02831 |
|
230 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye maidservants of the Merciful! Leaves of the Tree of Life! Thank ye the Lord |
|
|
TAB.143-145 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; High station of the true believer; Praise and encouragement; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02843 |
|
230 |
|
|
|
|
O respected personage, thou seeker of Reality! Thy letter was received. It was not a letter but a mirror... If thy earthly house is destroyed, be thou not sad! |
|
|
DAS.1913-09-12x, SW_v04#13 p.223, ABIE.310x, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Call to action; Consolation and comfort; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02844 |
|
230 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art gazing toward Abdul-Baha! Now I address thee with a heart filled... Arise to serve the Cause of God in the vineyard of God |
|
|
TAB.600-601, BSC.463 #860x, VTRM.013-014 |
|
|
Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Mary Magdalene; Role and station of women; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment; 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 |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02845 |
|
230 |
|
|
|
|
O true friends! Separation from the friends causes the burning of heart and soul |
|
|
SW_v10#07 p.142, BSTW#230b |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02846 |
|
230 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye crying voices in the region of America! Make level the path of the Covenant of God!... I know, verily, that the universal, never ending, eternal |
|
|
TAB.032-033, BSC.473 #894x, BSTW#276l |
|
|
Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02847 |
|
230 |
|
|
|
|
...As to thy question concerning the husband and wife, the tie between them |
|
|
SW_v09#07 p.085-086 |
|
|
Education of children; moral education; Marriage as means of spiritual progress; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02848 |
|
230 |
|
|
|
|
O thou my heavenly son! Several letters and cards are received from you and |
|
|
SW_v09#14 p.164, BSTW#249 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02849 |
|
230 |
|
|
|
|
O ye believers of God! Avoid the smell of ignorant prejudices, the blind enmity and hatred and the racial, patriotic and religious superstitions |
|
|
DAS.1914-03-05 |
|
|
Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02851 |
|
230 |
|
|
|
|
O God! O God! Thou beholdest how Thy beloved ones are treated by those who are negligent of Thy mention |
|
|
DAS.1914-09-07 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Prayer for protection; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02874 |
|
220 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou attracted maidservant of God! Thy letter ... was received and its contents produced happiness and joy, for it evinced affinity and love |
|
|
TAB.213 |
|
|
Power of prayer; Review of publications; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02880 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Your letter dated March 5th, 1919, was received... ...Today the pulsating power in the arteries of the body of the world is the spirit of the Covenant |
|
|
COC#0251x, SW_v10#14 p.263-264, SW_v14#08 p.225x, BSTW#233 |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Methods of teaching the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02915 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received! It became the cause |
|
|
SW_v11#10 p.167 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Power of prayer; Race unity; racial issues; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02919 |
|
220 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant and Testament! Thy letter which was written on March 7th was received and its contents became known. Thou hast written regarding the election |
|
|
TAB.472-473 |
|
|
Importance of community building; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02927 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O thou beloved spiritual daughter! Thy postal card of August 26, 1916, was received |
|
|
SW_v09#14 p.165 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02928 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O thou respected maidservant! The letter that thou hast written to his honor Sohrab |
|
|
SW_v07#10 p.095, BSTW#109 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02933 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two who are firm in the Covenant! Your letter dated January 28 |
|
|
SW_v11#18 p.308 |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02953 |
|
220 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! Thy letter *** was received; its contents were very sweet. The sweetness of the meanings was unlimited. |
|
|
TAB.232-233 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02954 |
|
220 |
|
Arts, Importance of in Promoting the Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou maidservant of the Blessed Perfection! Thy letter was received. It was written in Persian. I was very much pleased… I earnestly hope that thou wilt memorize all the Persian poems |
|
|
BRL_IOA#08x, TAB.212 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02955 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O thou faithful maidservant of the Blessed Beauty! The article thou hadst |
|
|
SW_v11#03 p.054 |
|
|
Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Review of publications |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02956 |
|
220 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou dear maidservant of God! In reality thou art faithful and assured, thoughtful and mentioning the name of thy Lord. All the inhabitants of the Kingdom |
|
|
TAB.264-265 |
|
|
Angels; Consolation and comfort; Education of children; moral education; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02963 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art turning thy face to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was received. Thou hadst written concerning the discussion thou hadst with Mr. Naylor. |
|
|
BSTW#244 |
|
|
Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02966 |
|
220 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O bird without a nest! It is reported thy home and shelter is burnt, thy resting place and habitation is become desolate. Though this news |
|
|
TAB.299-300 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02970 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O thou afflicted one! In this great catastrophe the eyes are weeping |
|
|
SW_v07#19 p.192-193 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02972 |
|
220 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art near to the Threshold of ABHA! I have considered what thou hast written to Mirza . . . . . . . . . as well as the letter addressed to me. |
|
|
TAB.151-152 |
|
|
Review of publications; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02976 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O thou herald of the Kingdom! The detailed letter thou hadst written was perused |
|
|
SW_v10#03 p.043-044 |
|
|
Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02978 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O ye heralds of the Covenant. Your letter was received and its contents conducive to the utmost joy for it indicated that ye have arisen with all your heart and soul |
|
|
BSTW#252 |
|
|
Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02985 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art guided by the Light of Guidance! Thy letter was received. Its contents were of the utmost beauty and its significances far-reaching. |
|
|
BSTW#423 |
|
|
Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of prayer; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB02989 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who hast turned thy face toward the Kingdom! Although a delay hath occurred in writing, I can now answer thee. |
|
|
MAX.245 |
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Eulogies; reminiscences; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB03014 |
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220 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O ye brilliant realities! Blessed are ye, for that ye believed in the Lord of Hosts, advanced unto the Kingdom of God, with faces rejoicing... Be not sorrowful on account of the affliction of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá |
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TAB.406-407, SW_v08#19 p.242x, PN_1901 p087 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB03016 |
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220 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! I was informed of thy recent letter which indicated thine abundant love for God |
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TAB.711-712 |
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Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
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- |
- |
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AB03020 |
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220 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant of God! Mayest thou enjoy this cup which is overflowing with the pure wine of the love of God! |
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TAB.448-449, BWF.376-377x, COC#1175x |
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; High station of the arts and sciences; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB03030 |
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220 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O ye sincere ones and ye who are attracted and moved by the breeze of the favor of God! Verily, I have read the names of your beloved assembly |
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|
TAB.082-083 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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- |
- |
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AB03031 |
|
220 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O ye who are sincere! O ye who are firm! O ye who are steadfast! Verily, I received a letter from that brilliant body and Spiritual Gathering |
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|
TAB.007-008 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB03041 |
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220 |
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...Lord! Verily, Thy servant, Eskandar Sprague, journeyed to the most remote |
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SW_v01#10 p.009 |
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|
Praise and encouragement; Prayer for praise and gratitude; Prayer for spiritual recognition |
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- |
- |
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AB03061 |
|
220 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who hast addressed Abdul-Baha! Verily, I pray my Lord to teach thee a language and writing of the Kingdom which will satisfy thee |
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TAB.559-560, JWTA.021-022 |
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Mystical themes; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Unity of thought and belief |
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- |
- |
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AB03064 |
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220 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art set aglow with the Fire of the Love of God! Verily, I read thy long letter |
|
|
TAB.519-520 |
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|
Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
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AB03065 |
|
220 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
El-Baha, praise, light, blessing and peace be upon thee, O thou fire of the Love of God |
|
|
TAB.382-383 |
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|
Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for martyrs; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
|
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AB03066 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O thou my revered friend, famous throughout the world, from the day of separation up to this time not one moment I have been disengaged from the remembrance of your kindness. |
|
|
DAS.1913-06-29 |
|
|
Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world |
|
- |
- |
|
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AB03067 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art steadfast in the covenant! What thou hast written is perused. It is a clear proof of thy belief and assurance |
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|
BSTW#200, BSTW#456 |
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|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Wisdom [hikmat] |
|
- |
- |
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AB03068 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
...The line of progress is perpendicular and it has no end. Progress is infinite but there are many degrees. Each animate or inanimate organism advances along its own degree. |
|
|
DAS.1914-03-14 |
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|
All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Essential distinction of Manifestation of God from others; Manifestation of God as educator; Power of the Manifestation of God; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03069 |
|
220 |
|
|
|
|
...Praise be unto thee, O God, and glory be unto thee, O my Lord, for thou hast |
|
|
SW_v08#17 p.224 |
|
|
Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consultation; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
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AB03081 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O God! O God! Thou knowest that the hearts burned, the souls torn to pieces, the tear fell, the lamentations ascended |
|
|
DAS.1914-11-06 |
|
|
Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for the departed |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03088 |
|
210 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye members of the shining assembly! The letter which was written by you |
|
|
TAB.480-481 |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03095 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O ye denizens of the Kingdom! Your letter was received and caused joy and gladness |
|
|
DAS.1914-10-13, SW_v06#11 p.083+087, PN_1914 p077, PN_1914 p110 |
|
|
Call to action; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Praise and encouragement; Universal peace; world unity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03100 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Two letters have been received from thee |
|
|
SW_v11#13 p.232 |
|
|
Education of children; moral education; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity of thought and belief |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03102 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O ye servants of God and Maidservants of the Merciful! Thank ye God that the Divine call reached the ear of the spirit... Praise be to God, that the doors of the Kingdom are opened... In the world of existence the meeting is blessed when the white and colored meet together |
|
|
SW_v12#05 p.103x, SW_v12#05 p.106x, AHV.030-31, BLO_PN#045 |
|
|
Praise and encouragement; Race unity; racial issues; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03105 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of God! Thy letter was received. Thou hast written that the publication of the book of Mirza Abul Fazl (The Bahá'í Proofs) is commenced |
|
|
SW_v09#05 p.057 |
|
|
Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; False claims to divine revelation or spiritual stations; Review of publications; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03109 |
|
210 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O servant of Baha'! Thy letter written to his honor, Mirza . . . . . . . . . ., with the enclosed map of the ground of the Mashrak-el-Azkar |
|
|
TAB.127-128 |
|
|
House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03112 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of the Blessed Perfection! Your epistle dated October 30th reached me at Ramleh. ...Regarding my coming to America |
|
|
SW_v01#17 p.002-003 |
|
|
Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03116 |
|
210 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou servant who art near and dear to the Glorious Threshold! Give thanks to God for having been ushered into His Kingdom |
|
|
TAB.147-148 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03118 |
|
210 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou near servant to the Threshold of God! Thy letter was received and thy desire became known. Thou wishest to serve the Threshold... ...Thou hast written concerning the organization of a Council for the building of the Mashrak-el-Azkar |
|
|
TAB.633-634, BWF.418-419x, LOG#2053x, SW_v06#17 p.134x, BSTW#193x |
|
|
House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Preservation; transcription of the Sacred Writings; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03122 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O thou dear Son: Thy letter dated about one month ago was duly received today…. I have repeatedly written that any Persian - although he be my relative |
|
|
SW_v06#12 p.095x, BSTW#073c |
|
|
Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Growth of the Cause; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03129 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Truly I say, thou art the servant |
|
|
SW_v09#14 p.165-166 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03132 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received and its contents perused with the utmost of attention. |
|
|
DAS.1914-02-21x, SW_v05#02 p.025 |
|
|
Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Personal instructions; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03141 |
|
210 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye who are firm in the Covenant! The report of the Spiritual Gathering, which is dated ... and sent by you, was received and its contents |
|
|
TAB.005-006 |
|
|
House of Justice; Non-participation in politics; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spirit and form in the administration |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03151 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the kingdom! Thy letter dated July 15th, 1916, received. Its contents indicated... All the individuals of humanity are farmers. |
|
|
JWTA.013-014, SW_v08#05 p.055-056+053, BSTW#291 |
|
|
Growth of the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03154 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two attracted ones to the reality! Your letter was received together… ...I am hopeful by divine bounty and grace that the beloved ones of God may be confirmed in the building of the Mashrak-el-Azkar |
|
|
SW_v06#17 p.136, SW_v01#07 p.009-010x, BW_v01p060x |
|
|
Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03181 |
|
210 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou beloved maidservant of God! Thy letter was received and it produced joy and fragrance. Its contents were of the utmost sweetness. |
|
|
TAB.725, BSC.469 #879x |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03182 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy numerous letters have been received. All were indicative of faith, assurance |
|
|
BSTW#200, BSTW#455 |
|
|
Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03197 |
|
210 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art favored in the Kingdom of the Almighty! The letter that thou hast written with the utmost eloquence, compassion |
|
|
TAB.304 |
|
|
Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03199 |
|
210 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye elect and chosen ones of the Kingdom! Thank God that the Greatest Name selected and elected that gathering |
|
|
TAB.434-435 |
|
|
Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03253 |
|
210 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art calling in the cities, the bearer of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God! Verily, I read thy wonderful and eloquent letter |
|
|
TAB.517-518 |
|
|
Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal peace; world unity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03254 |
|
210 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art enkindled by the fire of the Love of God! Verily, I was informed of the text of thy letter, wherein thou praisest the firm servant of God |
|
|
TAB.076 |
|
|
Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03255 |
|
210 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye who are attracted to the Heavenly Kingdom! O ye who are enlightened by the light of guidance! O ye lamps lighted by the light of love and faithfulness! |
|
|
TAB.143 |
|
|
Angels; Call to action; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03256 |
|
210 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Word of God! Verily I read thy excellent letter, nay, rather thy brilliant, peerless pearls |
|
|
TAB.282-283 |
|
|
Praise and encouragement; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03258 |
|
210 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art assured by the grace of thy Lord! I have perused thy excellent letter which shows that thou art turning thy face |
|
|
TAB.097-098, BWF.374-375x |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Importance of prayer; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for prosperity; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03262 |
|
210 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted by the Breaths of God!—may God confirm thee! Verily I read thy letter, which contained expressions |
|
|
TAB.172-173 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03271 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
My dear and honoured friend! Thy letter hath arrived, bringing much joy by its tidings that thine efforts have borne fruit |
|
|
DAS.1914-05-26 |
|
|
Independent investigation of truth; reality; Oneness; unity of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03272 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O Lord! O Lord! Verily Thy maidservant who was attracted |
|
|
SW_v09#19 p.229-230 |
|
|
Eulogies; reminiscences; Prayer for the departed; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03299 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
...Thou hast written concerning love, marriage and divorce. Love is the moving principle of all phenomena. It is the first Divine Grace and its effects are apparent |
|
|
BSTW#192 |
|
|
Law of divorce; Laws of marriage and dowry; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03300 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
...These days are like unto the days of Christ and the days of the Apostles. Unquestionably all the people |
|
|
DAS.1913-10-13 |
|
|
Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03301 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O thou my beloved son of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Its contents was conducive to the realization of the susceptibilities of the Kingdom |
|
|
DAS.1914-01-27 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of imagination; thought; right intention |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03302 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
...In thy letter thou hast stated the news of the holding of an educational conference. In reality such conferences are conducive to the progress |
|
|
DAS.1914-04-17x |
|
|
Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03303 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
...We only attain to these spiritual stations through the Bounty and Favor of the Blessed Perfection. When I look to myself, I realize that I am an infinitesimal atom. |
|
|
DAS.1914-06-24 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Manifestation of God as sun; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03304 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art thirsty for the Salsabil of Divine Bestowals! The acquirement of a part of the Gifts and Graces of God depends upon ability, worthiness and capability. |
|
|
DAS.1913-10-14 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Knowledge; recognition of God; Thankfulness; gratitude |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03305 |
|
210 |
|
|
|
|
...The believers with the utmost firmness and steadfastness must engage in the teaching of the Cause. They must become united and agreed. They are all the drops of one river |
|
|
DAS.1913-08-27, ABIE.246, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of thought and belief; Wisdom [hikmat] |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03312 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O God! O God! Thou seest me cast on the ground of humility and lowliness, supplicating the Kingdom of Thy Singleness |
|
|
DAS.1915-05-18 |
|
|
Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Prayer for the departed; Prayers (general or uncategorized) |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03318 |
|
200 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye sons and daughters of the Kingdom! Praise be to God, that the Friends and Maidservants of the Merciful gathered together |
|
|
TAB.440-441 |
|
|
Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03328 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O thou respected maidservant of God! Your letter, dated October 22nd |
|
|
SW_v10#01 p.008-009 |
|
|
Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03329 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O thou attracted maidservant of God! Your letter was received. From its |
|
|
SW_v02#05 p.006 |
|
|
Power of prayer; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03343 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of the Holy Threshold! Praise be to God, that the events of the Cause |
|
|
SW_v11#05 p.087 |
|
|
Call to action; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03346 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of the sacred Threshold!... During these days the affairs of every soul are in utter confusion and distraction. |
|
|
DAS.1914-10-21x |
|
|
Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03383 |
|
200 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Your letter ... arrived at this time and was read with great care. Its contents proved a source of gladness |
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TAB.338-339 |
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Consolation and comfort; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
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- |
- |
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AB03394 |
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200 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God that the divine friends in Boston are in the utmost attraction and enkindlement... Regarding the Convention of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar in Washington... In those public meetings, universal and not particular principles must be discussed |
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DAS.1914-03-03x, SW_v09#15 p.172x |
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Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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- |
- |
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AB03401 |
|
200 |
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...Concerning the publications of books and pamphlets: The books of Mirza Abul Fazl, the books and pamphlets of Mr. Remey |
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SW_v08#10 p.133-134x |
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Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Law of Huququ'llah; Review of publications |
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- |
- |
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AB03415 |
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200 |
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O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God that in this great tempest |
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DAS.1914-10-26 |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world |
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- |
- |
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AB03417 |
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200 |
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O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Although your letter has not been received, yet we do answer it. |
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JWTA.014, SW_v10#02 p.017 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; East and West; communication between East and West; Personal instructions; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB03418 |
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200 |
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O ye my heavenly daughters and son! Your letters were received. I intended to write an individual answer for each but I have no time. |
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DAS.1914-09-07 |
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Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Personal instructions; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB03422 |
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200 |
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O ye two glorious leaves of the Divine Ferdows! It is now some time that his honor Mirza Abdul Ghani |
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DAS.1914-07-24 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Power of prayer; Shrines and Holy places |
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- |
- |
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AB03424 |
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200 |
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At the time I met you and felt the susceptibilities of your conscience my heart |
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SW_v03#13 p.008 |
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Newspapers and the media; publications; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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- |
- |
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AB03425 |
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200 |
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Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts |
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O thou my friend of the Kingdom! Praise be to God, that the city of Boston is stirred |
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SW_v07#16 p.160, BLO_PT#028d |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB03458 |
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200 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O maidservant of the Beauty of ABHA! The valued epistle was received and the contents understood. By its reading and perusal |
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TAB.701-702 |
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Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB03462 |
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200 |
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O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy letters were received. God willing, this |
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SW_v10#14 p.270 |
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Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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- |
- |
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AB03463 |
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200 |
|
Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts |
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O thou revered maidservant of Bahá'u'lláh! Your detailed letter was received. Praise be to God that it was an indication of thy firmness |
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BLO_PT#028f |
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Business; financial; property matters; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB03473 |
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200 |
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O thou that art aglow with the Fire that burneth in the Sacred Tree! At this morning hour |
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WOB.112x, SW_v13#12 p.339, DWN_v2#05 p.033-034, BP1926.007-008 |
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Love as fire; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
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- |
- |
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AB03479 |
|
200 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art advancing toward the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. From its contents it became known that thou hast turned thy face |
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TAB.522-523 |
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Call to action; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
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AB03492 |
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200 |
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O thou who hast turned thy attention to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter |
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JWTA.032, SW_v12#03 p.059 |
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Call to action; Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB03499 |
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200 |
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O thou pure leaf of the Blessed Tree! Thy letter was received and its contents |
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SW_v11#10 p.164 |
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Equality of men and women; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Non-participation in politics; Photographs and recordings; Role and station of women |
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- |
- |
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AB03515 |
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200 |
|
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|
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O ye merciful friends and the respected spiritual maidservants! Your blessed |
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SW_v01#06 p.001-002 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
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AB03525 |
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200 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou that mirror in which the Light of Guidance is printed! I was informed of thy prayer, thy supplication and thy beseeching. |
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TAB.515-516, BSC.460 #848 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
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AB03526 |
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200 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! By God the Truth, verily the angels of the Supreme Assembly pray for thee every morn and eve |
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TAB.281-282 |
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Angels; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB03528 |
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200 |
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O thou who art cheered in soul by the fragrances of God! Verily I read thy words of thanksgiving |
|
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BSTW#046 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
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AB03530 |
|
200 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou artery pulsating in the body of the world! Verily I read thy recent letter which indicated conscious joy and abundant happiness |
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TAB.295-296 |
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Empty learning; false spirituality; Nearness and remoteness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
|
|
AB03539 |
|
200 |
|
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|
|
O ye who are attracted to the Kingdom of Abha! Verily, I have read your |
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|
SW_v08#16 p.216 |
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|
Being a source of light; guidance; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03542 |
|
200 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
What thou hast written was read and its contents became known. In reality blessed days are coming. This is the time for the service of the Kingdom |
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TAB.462-463 |
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|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Call to action; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Review of publications |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB03576 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the breath of God! Verily I read thy detailed letter... Know that there are two kinds of happiness--spiritual and material... As to spiritual happiness |
|
|
SW_v07#16 p.163x, PN_1900_heh p070, VLAB.112x, BSTW#195 |
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|
Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Love of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Purpose; goal of creation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03577 |
|
200 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art turned to the Kingdom! Thou shouldst establish a divine and heavenly transaction |
|
|
TAB.154-155, BSTW#274a |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Power of the Manifestation of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03578 |
|
200 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the call of the Lord of the Kingdom! Know thou, verily, the Kingdom is a magnet |
|
|
TAB.602-603 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03579 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
...To consider that after the death of the body the spirit perishes, is like imagining |
|
|
SW_v01#09 p.012-013 |
|
|
Prayer for nearness to God; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03580 |
|
200 |
|
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|
|
O ye real friends! This is the period of attraction and acclamation; the period of rejoicing and merry-making. This is the morn of glad-tidings. Is it not suffused with lights? |
|
|
BSTW#137x |
|
|
Call to action; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Suffering and imprisonment |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03581 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O my dear beloved! Trust thou in the favor of thy Master and be not saddened by anything. In all affairs be thou patient, dignified, thankful, calm |
|
|
BSTW#434 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Contention and conflict; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03582 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O ye friends of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá! The East is illumined, the West is perfumed, and the world is in motion and acceleration. The fame of the Grandeur of the Word of God |
|
|
PN_1907 p070 |
|
|
Call to action; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03583 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O ye kind friends! When I returned from the Western regions to the Eastern clime, I met the Zoroastrian believers. |
|
|
DAS.1913-06-27 |
|
|
Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Fulfillment of true potential; Praise and encouragement; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03584 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O ye real friends! In every country and city of the world innumerable meetings are organized. |
|
|
DAS.1913-11-04 |
|
|
Goodly deeds; actions; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03585 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! When a just man looks to himself he will become characterized with the utmost humility and submission. He will observe that he is less than an atom |
|
|
DAS.1915-02-09 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03586 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art attracted with the reality! Thy letter was received. Thy hope is the highest desire of the people of Truth. In the world of existence the spirit of life is love, the electric affinity |
|
|
DAS.1915-02-25 |
|
|
Love as fire; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03587 |
|
200 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art anticipating the appearance of the Gift of God! Verily, I read thy letter... Know thou, verily, there are many veils in which the Truth is enveloped |
|
|
TAB.071-072, BSC.475 #902x |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03588 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
...Servitude to all the human race is my perpetual religion. Through the bounty and favor of the Blessed Perfection |
|
|
SW_v08#15 p.210-211x |
|
|
Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03589 |
|
200 |
|
Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts |
|
|
...Thy letter contained most cheering good news and indicated the oneness of spiritual state that exists |
|
|
DAS.1914-04-17x, BLO_PT#028p, BSTW#097 |
|
|
Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03590 |
|
200 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted by the Breath of God! With all joy I read thy brilliant letter |
|
|
TAB.112-113 |
|
|
Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03591 |
|
200 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures |
|
|
…Nine is the last number and it is the greater number. Ten is simply the continuation of the number 1 because 10 is 1 and 100 is 1. |
|
|
BSC.441 #804 |
|
|
Meanings of letters and numbers; jafr (gematria); Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03592 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O thou whose soul is tranquilized by the grace of God and by the Greatest Gift |
|
|
SW_v14#02 p.040 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Soul; spirit after death |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03593 |
|
200 |
|
|
|
|
O ye illumined Friends of Abdul-Baha! Praise be to God, that you have organized |
|
|
SW_v01#14 p.001 |
|
|
Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Declaration; advent of the Bab; Importance of community building; Knowledge; recognition of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03619 |
|
190 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye shining Assembly! The meeting that you organized hath attracted the divine gaze and the subject of your conversation was the divine commemoration. |
|
|
TAB.253-254 |
|
|
Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03622 |
|
190 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! I hope, from the Almighty, that thou mayest be confirmed to the necessities and conditions of the following address |
|
|
TAB.728-729, BLO_PN#093 |
|
|
Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03629 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of God! Thy letters are received. Praise be to God, the convention of this year has been held with the utmost magnificence |
|
|
BSTW#266 |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of thought and belief |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03652 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O thou spiritual son! The letter of September 8th 1920, which thou hast written to Mirza Lotfullah, has been received. Praise be unto God that that city |
|
|
TDD.015 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03653 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O thou dear son! I hope from the divine Bestowals that day unto day thou mayest become more illumined and, like unto the candle |
|
|
SW_v06#12 p.094, BSTW#073b |
|
|
Chastisement and requital; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Praise and encouragement; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03655 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of Abha! |
|
|
SW_v11#07 p.112-113, BSTW#254 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03687 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O thou Pure Spirit, Amalie Knobloch! Although thou didst soar away from this terrestrial world, yet thou didst enter into the immeasurable, illumined Universe of the Almighty. |
|
|
BBBD.091, FRGA.039-040 |
|
|
Eulogies; reminiscences; Soul; spirit after death; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Visitation Tablets |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03693 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
...The days that I spent in London, although the physical health was precarious yet the heavenly spirit was confirming at all times. |
|
|
DAS.1914-02-21x |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03694 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O dear daughter! Thy letter was received. Its content was understood. Thy aim is very high and thy intention superb. The President of the Republic |
|
|
BLO_PT#052.35 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters; Prayer for governments and rulers; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Universal peace; world unity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03696 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter full of significances imparted spiritual joy |
|
|
SW_v09#13 p.143-144 |
|
|
Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03697 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O thou heavenly daughter! Thy letter through Mr. Hannen received from Japan, likewise the letters |
|
|
JWTA.012-013, SW_v08#05 p.054-055 |
|
|
Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03700 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two dear maidservants of God! Ye have written that Mr. Marion Nuevo |
|
|
SW_v12#12 p.201-202 |
|
|
Business; financial; property matters; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03715 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O thou light of the love of God! Thy letter was received; likewise thy cablegram. Both of them were evident proofs |
|
|
DAS.1914-05-30 |
|
|
Love of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03720 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O thou respected personage! Thy letter was received. Its contents evidenced the significance of love and turning the face |
|
|
DAS.1914-07-13 |
|
|
Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Day of rest; House of Justice; Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03726 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O thou radiant child! The letter thou hast written in the utmost sweetness |
|
|
SW_v10#17 p.316 |
|
|
Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Suffering and imprisonment |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03730 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O kind Aunt! Thy letter adorned with God’s remembrance hath been perused. On the one hand it caused exceeding happiness |
|
|
LTDT.272-273 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Nearness and remoteness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03738 |
|
190 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! What thou hast written was perused and its contents became manifest. Thou hast questioned how thou canst accept this Divine Cause, for you are a member of the church. |
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TAB.327-328, BWF.390-390x, BSC.457 #841-842x, PN_various 009 |
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Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Outward and inward meanings; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Spiritual baptism; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB03739 |
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190 |
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O thou beloved maidservant of God! In thy letter thou hast intimated that thou art colored. |
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SW_v12#05 p.106, AHV.030b, BLO_PN#045, BSTW#362 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Race unity; racial issues; Symbolism of color and light; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB03740 |
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190 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou esteemed maidservant of the Loving Lord! What thou hast written in recommendation of a number of Christians was perused. |
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TAB.296-297 |
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Development of capacity and readiness; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Power of prayer; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB03741 |
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190 |
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Thy detailed letter was received. Indeed, it was not a letter but a spiritual rose-garden in which the flowers of inner meaning |
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MAX.290-291 |
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Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
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- |
- |
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AB03743 |
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190 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O ye blessed maidservants of the Beauty of Abha! If ye have written letters to Abdul-Baha and answers to them are delayed |
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TAB.628 |
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Consolation and comfort; Love of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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- |
- |
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AB03745 |
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190 |
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O thou resplendent Kokab! Thy letter was received. Associate as before with |
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SW_v11#10 p.165 |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB03752 |
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190 |
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Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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The advent of the prophets and the revelation of the Holy Books is intended to create love between souls |
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TAB.505, BWF.364-364x |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Praise and encouragement; Unity in diversity |
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- |
- |
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AB03754 |
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190 |
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O ye afflicted ones! A most terrible news reached my ears and that |
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SW_v09#06 p.080 |
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Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death |
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- |
- |
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AB03766 |
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190 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! I hope thou wilt ride thy steed in this field as much as thou canst |
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TAB.279-280 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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- |
- |
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AB03769 |
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190 |
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Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art directed toward the Light of Guidance! In this moment the heart of Abdul-Baha is rejoiced at thy remembrance |
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TAB.449-450, BWF.377-377x |
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Excellence; distinction; Parents and children; youth; families; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Work as worship |
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- |
- |
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AB03773 |
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190 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou faithful and confident! Thanks be to God that thou hast obtained that which was sought by all prophets and holy souls |
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TAB.415-416 |
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|
Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
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- |
- |
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|
AB03793 |
|
190 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou my dear friend, my associate and companion! The times of (our) meeting are still remembered and the sweetness of thy company |
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TAB.416-417 |
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Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
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- |
- |
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|
AB03800 |
|
190 |
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O ye divine friends! Praise be to God that the showers of the cloud of Guidance have adorned the plain |
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DAS.1914-10-26x |
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Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB03801 |
|
190 |
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O ye friends of God! At this moment, while the sun of the elemental world is setting behind the western horizon |
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DAS.1913-10-12 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
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AB03822 |
|
190 |
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|
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O ye kind friends! A letter was received from Kerman giving you utmost praise and saying |
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DAS.1913-07-12, ABIE.057, BLO_PN#007 |
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East and West; communication between East and West; Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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- |
- |
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AB03823 |
|
190 |
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|
O ye who are firm in the Testament and the Covenant! I supplicate to God that He may cause ye to become two lamps resplendent... Convey my greeting and my longing to all the friends. I am fully pleased and satisfied with the friends in California and its dependencies |
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BSTW#227 |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Call to action; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03830 |
|
190 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily, I read thy letter of graceful expressions and eloquent composition |
|
|
TAB.715-716 |
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Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
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AB03842 |
|
190 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O Divine Providence! O Lord of loving-kindness! Thy faithful servant, Mr. Thornton Chase, forsook his home |
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TAB.340, ECN.512 |
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Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
|
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AB03858 |
|
190 |
|
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|
|
...Concerning what you have written about your dear husband |
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SW_v09#19 p.223, SW_v10#02 p.029 |
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|
Consolation and comfort; Exhortations and counsels; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
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- |
- |
|
|
AB03878 |
|
190 |
|
|
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|
...My name should be confined to "Abdu'l-Baha" in all writings. This is the collective name |
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SW_v08#15 p.212x |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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|
AB03879 |
|
190 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who art gazing toward the Kingdom of the Testament! I already received thy letter |
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|
TAB.648-649 |
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|
Idle fancies; lust and passion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness |
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- |
- |
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|
AB03880 |
|
190 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures |
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...As to the significance of the Cause of Baha'u'llah, know that everything which belongs to the universal is divine |
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BSC.495 #955, SW_v13#12 p.342 |
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Christ; Christianity; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Universality of the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03881 |
|
190 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou herald of the Kingdom of God! Hearken with the ears of (thy) spirit to the Concourse |
|
|
TAB.163-164 |
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|
Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
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AB03882 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art advancing toward God! Know verily that the reign of Jesus is a spiritual reign, penetrative in the hearts and the spirits |
|
|
BSTW#207c |
|
|
Christ; Christianity; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Soul; spirit after death; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB03883 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Though thy father was not kind to thee, praise be to God thou hast a Heavenly Father. |
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PN_1909 p016, PN_1909 p050, DJT.094-095, BLO_PN#027 |
|
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Being a source of light; guidance; Call to action; Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God |
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- |
- |
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AB03884 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
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O ye friends of His Highness the Merciful! A hundred thousand glad tidings are descending at every moment |
|
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DAS.1913-10-17 |
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- |
- |
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AB03885 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
Truly I say many societies are organized in America for the promotion of the thought of peace and universal brotherhood. |
|
|
CHU.074 |
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Means of establishment of future civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity |
|
- |
- |
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AB03886 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
...Now you must engage in the service of the Cause of God with the utmost firmness, steadfastness and resolution |
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|
SW_v05#01 p.005 |
|
|
Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Effort; striving; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03887 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O thou kind friend and spreader of truth! The eloquent letter of your honor received |
|
|
SW_v09#17 p.200 |
|
|
Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Newspapers and the media; publications; Past, present and future of Iran; Praise and encouragement |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03888 |
|
190 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! I have read thy recent letter and noted... This day is not a day of seclusion and solitude |
|
|
TAB.520-521, BSC.460 #849x, BSTW#301 |
|
|
Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03889 |
|
190 |
|
|
|
|
O ye friends of God and assistants of Abdu'l-Baha! What can I write, and what can I say? That which is in the heart can be neither translated into words nor written on paper... The world is black; the divine bestowal is radiant. This blackness must be changed |
|
|
DAS.1913-08-26, SW_v08#10 p.135-136x, ABIE.242, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Call to action; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03890 |
|
190 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! Thy letter was received and thy words produced effect |
|
|
TAB.186-187 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Naming of children; of individuals; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03891 |
|
190 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
My Lord! My Lord! Thou hast caused me to hear the Call, guided me unto the sea |
|
|
TAB.616-617, VTRM.030-031 |
|
|
Humility; meekness; lowliness; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Prayer for teaching; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03907 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O ye sons and daughters of the Kingdom! It is some time since news has |
|
|
SW_v02#05 p.005, SW_v05#07 p.098 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03920 |
|
180 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! Though thy letter was brief in words, it was ample in significance. It indicated that thy heart is illumined... The Tree of Life which is full of blossoms, leaves and fruits, the shade thereof is peace to the soul... But shade trees are many in the forest, which though fresh and verdant, are nevertheless fruitless. |
|
|
TAB.126 |
|
|
Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03956 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O my dear son! Numerous letters have been received from you and their |
|
|
SW_v10#07 p.144 |
|
|
Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03958 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art thirsty for the water of Heavenly Life! Thy letter hath been received. Its contents brought delight |
|
|
BBBD.519, SW_v13#10 p.281 |
|
|
Call to action; Consolation and comfort; Living waters; water of life; Poems and quotation from poetry; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03974 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
...Thy letter was received. There is no time to answer them in detail…. Firmness in The Covenant means obedience so that no one may say, 'this is my opinion' nay rather he must obey... |
|
|
SW_v04#10 p.174x, SW_v08#17 p.227x, SW_v06#14 p.111x, ECN.419x |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Review of publications |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03977 |
|
180 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! I am ever busy with the remembrance of the friends |
|
|
TAB.664-665 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03985 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O Janabe Ameen! Although the doors are closed, the ways and the roads are severed |
|
|
SW_v08#14 p.193-194, CHH.207-208, BLO_PN#022 |
|
|
Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03987 |
|
180 |
|
Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts |
|
|
O my spiritual associate! Since the day thou didst leave the Holy Land for America up to the present, I have at every dawn |
|
|
BLO_PT#028c, BSTW#257 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of prayer; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03989 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
...Thank thou the Lord that thou hast winged thy way into this limitless heaven, and art journeying in the world of God. |
|
|
PN_1913 p012, BSTW#052n, BSTW#073bx |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03990 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou maidservant of the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was received and I became informed with its contents. |
|
|
DAS.1914-03-03 |
|
|
Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03991 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou maidservant of the Kingdom! Thy service in the Kingdom of God |
|
|
SW_v09#14 p.163 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; High station of the true believer; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB03996 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art the well-wisher of mankind! Thy letter was received and was |
|
|
SW_v10#01 p.007-008 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04006 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two guiding souls! Your letter was received. It was indicative of |
|
|
SW_v10#19 p.342 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04042 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! I perused the letter which thou didst dictate in a state of illness and sickness |
|
|
MAX.225 |
|
|
Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04045 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou dear maidservant of God! The question of the Mashrak-el-Azkar is very important and is superior to every matter... ...Today, in America, no matter is greater for the elevation of the Word of God |
|
|
SW_v02#05 p.013, SW_v06#17 p.143x, SW_v06#17 p.143x |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Call to action; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Martyrs and martyrdom |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04046 |
|
180 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy letter, concerning the celebration of the anniversary of the declaration of His Holiness the Supreme |
|
|
TAB.101 |
|
|
Declaration; advent of the Bab; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04047 |
|
180 |
|
Crisis and Victory |
|
|
...Thou hadst written concerning the growth in stature of the Cause of God in thy country. There is no doubt that the Faith of God will progress |
|
|
BRL_CRISIS#50x, COC#0307, BBBD.629 |
|
|
Entry by troops; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04050 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou favored maidservant in the Threshold of the Almighty! Mr. Hopper had requested of me |
|
|
MAX.246-247 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Martyrs and martyrdom; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Soul; spirit after death |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04067 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou lover of truth! ... O thou beloved maidservant of God! The two |
|
|
SW_v11#01 p.014 |
|
|
Accounts of dreams and visions; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04069 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou wooer of Reality! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God, the sight of thy mind |
|
|
JWTA.036, SW_v12#03 p.059-060 |
|
|
Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Manifestation of God as sun; Oneness; unity of religion; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04071 |
|
180 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art advanced toward the Kingdom! Thy letter was received and its contents created joy, for it showed thy faith and assurance. |
|
|
TAB.504-505, LOG#0539x |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04077 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou herald of the True One! His honor, Mr. Remey, is traveling in India |
|
|
SW_v01#11 p.009 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04120 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O ye friends of God and the maidservants of the Merciful! The Congratulations for the Day of the Declaration of the Báb |
|
|
DAS.1914-07-17 |
|
|
Declaration; advent of the Bab; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04142 |
|
180 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art firm in the love of God! Verily I read thy recent letter*** and I praised God for His glorious mercy and His blessings |
|
|
TAB.269-270, BSTW#354 |
|
|
Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04143 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou asker for forgiveness! Verily I perused thy letter |
|
|
PN_1909C p115 |
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Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB04145 |
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180 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O ye who are attracted! O ye who are united! O ye who are believers and assured! Glad-tidings unto you for that ye believed in God |
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TAB.272 |
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Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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- |
- |
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AB04161 |
|
180 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou confirmed by an inspiration from the Kingdom! Blessed thou art, for thou hast delivered the Word of thy Lord to . . ., the maidservant of God! |
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TAB.258 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB04169 |
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180 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou friend of old and O thou incomparable companion! Many letters have so far been received from thee and lengthy answers |
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TAB.339 |
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB04179 |
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180 |
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O thou son of the Kingdom! The article that thou hast written was perused. There is no doubt that thou hast written this article through the Confirmations |
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DAS.1913-10-16 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Law of pilgrimage; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Review of publications |
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- |
- |
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AB04182 |
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180 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou attracted maidservant of God! Verily, I bow my face to the dust of the Threshold of El-Baha |
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TAB.314-315, BSC.456 #837 |
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Humility; meekness; lowliness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Pain of love; love as veil; Prayer for nearness to God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB04206 |
|
180 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who art set aglow with the Fire burning in the Tree of Sinai! Verily, I read thy letter |
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|
TAB.247-248 |
|
|
Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
|
|
AB04207 |
|
180 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
To him who is looking unto God! O thou who art gazing unto the Center of the Covenant -- may God confirm thee! |
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|
TAB.161, BSTW#274b |
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|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
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- |
- |
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AB04208 |
|
180 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O ye whom God hath chosen from among those who are called! -- know that "many are called... O ye beloved of God, know that steadfastness and firmness in this new |
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TAB.442-443, BWF.357-357x |
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|
Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Many are called but few are chosen; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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- |
- |
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AB04209 |
|
180 |
|
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|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy postal card received. It indicated thy firmness |
|
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SW_v09#17 p.198-199 |
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|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
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AB04210 |
|
180 |
|
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|
|
What thou hast written was perused. In reality thou hast a good intention and lofty desire.... It is stated in the Gospel |
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|
BSTW#197, BSTW#457 |
|
|
Christ; Christianity; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04211 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! Praise be to God that thou together with thy daughter |
|
|
BSTW#247 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Shrines and Holy places; Soul; spirit after death |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04212 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of the Holy Threshold! Thank God that thou didst answer the call of 'am I not your Lord?' with affirmation |
|
|
DAS.1913-06-25 |
|
|
Praise and encouragement |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04213 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
...Praise be to God that the believers of ... are in the utmost of happiness and poise |
|
|
DAS.1913-11-04 |
|
|
Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Hospitality; Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04214 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O God! O God! Thou beholdest these faces are brightened by the Light of Guidance, these eyes are looking toward |
|
|
DAS.1913-11-04 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The power of words; of speech |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04215 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O ye friends of Abdu'l-Baha and the daughters of the Kingdom! Your letter informing me that a memorial meeting was held in behalf of his holiness Abdu'l-Fadl |
|
|
DAS.1914-02-28x |
|
|
Eulogies; reminiscences; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04216 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was received. It became the cause of great joy |
|
|
DAS.1914-03-14 |
|
|
Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04217 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
...Thy letter was received. Praise be to God it contained the good news of the firmness and steadfastness of the believers of God; that they are willing to sacrifice |
|
|
DAS.1914-07-02 |
|
|
Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04218 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who hast inhaled the Fragrance of Faithfulness from the Rose-Garden of the Bestowal of God! |
|
|
DAS.1913-10-17 |
|
|
Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04219 |
|
180 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye who are longing for the beauty of El-Abha! Verily that light |
|
|
TAB.134-135 |
|
|
Blind imitation [taqlid]; Development of capacity and readiness; Manifestation of God as sun; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04220 |
|
180 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye firm, steadfast, and faithful Believers! Verily, I, from this brilliant and Blessed Spot |
|
|
TAB.145-146, BWF.360-360x |
|
|
Apocalyptic imagery; Call to action; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04221 |
|
180 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye who are turned towards the Kingdom and drawn unto the Holy Fragrance diffused from the Garden of El-ABHA! |
|
|
TAB.162, TAB.433-434, BWF.362-363x, BSTW#275c |
|
|
Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04222 |
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
O happy starred and noble prince: The gift you have forwarded was very acceptable because it was from your Highness |
|
|
DAS.1913-08-03, ABIE.149, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04223 |
|
180 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O my Lord! O my Lord! Verily, I am one of Thy maidservants, supplicating humbly |
|
|
TAB.615-616, VTRM.029-030 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04224 |
|
180 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye Beloved Friends of Abdul-Baha! The news of your spiritual assembly reached this Illumined Spot and the heart of this yearning one |
|
|
TAB.666-667, BSC.472 #889x |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04245 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou my son of the Kingdom! Your letter dated December 20th was duly received. Praise be to God it was an indication to firmness and steadfastness |
|
|
DAS.1914-02-15 |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04261 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O ye brothers and sisters of Abdu'l-Baha! Your letter was received. |
|
|
SW_v01#06 p.003 |
|
|
Angels; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of prayer; Rendering assistance to God; victory [nusrat]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04263 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Although the dove and the nightingale, both of them, are two sweet singing birds |
|
|
PN_1909E p118, BLO_PT#052.08 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Music and singing; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04274 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of the Holy Threshold! Thy cablegram was received, and immediately |
|
|
SW_v11#13 p.232 |
|
|
Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04301 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou favored servant at the Threshold of the Almighty! The letter |
|
|
SW_v10#01 p.012 |
|
|
Methods of teaching the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04304 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
...Praise be to God that the New York believers became confirmed in the accomplishment of a great service and held in that city the Consultation Convention |
|
|
SW_v04#10 p.177x |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04305 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou enlightened beloved son! Praise be unto God, that thou didst arrive |
|
|
BBBD.538-539, SW_v11#13 p.229-230, BSTW#384 |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04306 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art thirsty after the Water of Reality! The editors of the newspapers and magazines are in reality the guides of nations |
|
|
DAS.1914-04-25 |
|
|
Manifestation of God as sun; Newspapers and the media; publications; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teachings as spirit of the age |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04311 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Today the glance of the favor of His Holiness, Bahá'u'lláh is directed to those souls who are full of the love of God |
|
|
BSTW#018 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04320 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received! Its contents produced the utmost joy because it was a proof… Through whichever country thou goest, speak thou with moderation |
|
|
SW_v05#01 p.007x |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Methods of teaching the Cause; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Review of publications |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04339 |
|
170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye firm ones in the Covenant! The report of [your meeting] was noted. All the arrangements of the meeting are suitable and acceptable. |
|
|
TAB.015-016, TAB.000:i |
|
|
Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04340 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter dated November 26th, 1918, was received with the divine assistance. |
|
|
SW_v12#01 p.027-028 |
|
|
House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04351 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou honorable servant of Reality and well-wisher of the world of humanity! Thy letter was received. It became the cause the cause of infinite joy |
|
|
DAS.1914-09-08 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Manifestation of God as educator; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04352 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou respected maidservant of God! Thou hast written that since two years |
|
|
SW_v09#15 p.173 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Harmony of science and religion; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04358 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O my dear daughter! ... Indeed the separation from thy dear husband is very hard and difficult for thee. |
|
|
SW_v14#02 p.039-040 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04359 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O my heavenly daughter! Thy letter has been received. Its content showed that thou art a true believer and assured and firm in the Covenant and Testament. |
|
|
BSTW#424 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Marriage as means of spiritual progress; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04365 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O ye faithful one of the Holy Threshold! Your letter, which was expressive |
|
|
SW_v14#06 p.168 |
|
|
Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Consolation and comfort; Love of God; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Things are known by their opposites |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04369 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two eloquent, impassioned and artistic poets! Thank ye God that ye are spending your time |
|
|
DAS.1914-10-13 |
|
|
Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Transcendence; unknowability of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04374 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
...This is such a universal cause that the refulgent light has enveloped the continents and established the oneness of humanity. |
|
|
DAS.1914-04-17x |
|
|
Call to action; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Review of publications; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04378 |
|
170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye friends of God and daughters of the Kingdom! The letter you have written was considered. It caused abundant spirit and fragrance. |
|
|
TAB.353 |
|
|
Call to action; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04411 |
|
170 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou seeker of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received and I became acquainted with its contents. The Cause of Bahá'u'lláh is the same as the Cause of Christ... In the coming of Christ the Divine teachings were given in accordance with the infancy of the human race. |
|
|
TAB.535-536, BWF.400-400x, BSC.461 #853x, SW_v08#13 p.168, SW_v11#01 p.005, SW_v13#09 p.218 |
|
|
Coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04422 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy letter has been received. Verily, thy sister has lighted a lamp in Germany… It may be that the government in these regions will check thee. |
|
|
BBBD.533, SW_v11#17 p.282, BSTW#256x |
|
|
Non-participation in politics; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04423 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou beloved maidservant of God! ...Add as much as ye can to love and affinity |
|
|
SW_v10#11 p.222 |
|
|
Call to action; Consultation; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Non-participation in politics; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04425 |
|
170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou dear maidservant of God! What thou hast written hath caused joy and happiness, for it was an evidence of turning to the Kingdom |
|
|
TAB.235 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04428 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
Praise be to God that in the blessed day of Narooz the sanctified remains of |
|
|
SW_v13#05 p.120 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Elections; House of Justice; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Sacred remains; burial of the Bab; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04436 |
|
170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Fire of the Love of God! I am cognizant of all thou hast written in thy letters. To attain the pleasure of God |
|
|
TAB.456-457 |
|
|
Attaining good pleasure of God; Effort; striving; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04443 |
|
170 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye heavenly ones! Organize ye spiritual assemblies. Lay ye the foundation of union |
|
|
TAB.553-554, BWF.409-409x, BSC.461 #855x, SW_v05#09 p.129, SW_v13#12 p.324 |
|
|
Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; War and peace |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04444 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
Convey the wonderful Abha greetings to.......and Mrs. Waite and tell her that the tune for the Dawning rays of Truth has come |
|
|
BBBD.119-120, BLO_PT#052.17b |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04451 |
|
170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of Holiness! The Light of Reality gave sight unto thine eye, the Call of God gave hearing unto thine ear |
|
|
TAB.132-133 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Knowledge; recognition of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04455 |
|
170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! The letter written by you *** was received. Its contents become evident. The expressions (of thy letter) |
|
|
TAB.211 |
|
|
Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04456 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Though others have very often spoken of thee in their letters |
|
|
MAX.363-364 |
|
|
Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04457 |
|
170 |
|
|
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|
O thou who hast sought guidance from the Kingdom of God! Thy letter dated October 24, 1918 |
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SW_v10#02 p.028 |
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Growth of the Cause; Knowledge; recognition of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB04460 |
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170 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art set aglow with the fire of the Love of God! The letter was received. Thou hast commended the meeting held at the home |
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TAB.635-636 |
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Call to action; Consolation and comfort; Love of God |
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- |
- |
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AB04493 |
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170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou my dear friend! I am now viewing the flowers in the little garden and remembering thy rose-like face. This material rose |
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TAB.458 |
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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- |
- |
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AB04499 |
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170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O ye real friends of Abdul-Baha! From the gathering of those illuminated faces and flowers of the rose-garden (of God) in Camp Mineola |
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TAB.428-429 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Manifestation of God as sun; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB04518 |
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170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who are enkindled by the fire of the Love of God! Verily, I received thy good and beautiful letter and I found it to be a sign of thy love |
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TAB.109-110 |
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Music and singing; Permission for visit; pilgrimage |
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- |
- |
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AB04527 |
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170 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou servant of God! ...Trust no man save him whose breast hath been dilated by God through the light of faith, whom God hath confirmed in His Religion |
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TAB.014-015, BWF.412-412x |
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Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Wisdom [hikmat] |
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- |
- |
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AB04528 |
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170 |
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O Shafi, O thou who hath been interceded for by others! By God, the True One, Thy Lord's bounty hath been overflowing |
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NYR#102 |
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Call to action; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement |
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- |
- |
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AB04531 |
|
170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art skilled in the Knowledge of God and wise in the Wisdom of the Almighty! Turn thy face toward the Kingdom of Might |
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TAB.586-587 |
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|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB04539 |
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170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O Spiritual Assembly! Everything produces an impression in existence and results in the course of ages. The (earthly) assemblies |
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TAB.069, BSTW#372 |
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|
Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB04540 |
|
170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O ye sincere ones! O ye firm ones! O ye heralds of the Kingdom of God! Fly away with joy! |
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|
TAB.348 |
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|
Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of prayer; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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|
AB04541 |
|
170 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who art advancing unto the Kingdom of God! Verily I noted thy writing and was made glad by thy letter. I pray God to cause thee to attain |
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TAB.137-138, BSC.478 #913x, BSTW#207ax |
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|
Material and spiritual existence; two books; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
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- |
- |
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|
AB04571 |
|
170 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou servant of God! I was assuredly informed of thy confessing the unity of God and that thou hast drawn from the ocean |
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TAB.638-639, BSC.486 #933x |
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Growth of the Cause; Knowledge; recognition of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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- |
- |
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AB04595 |
|
170 |
|
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|
|
Thy letter was received. Its contents perused with attention. From its words I heard a sweet melody and that melody was the psalm of the love of God. |
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DAS.1914-08-17, SW_v08#12 p.142-143 |
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|
Love as fire; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Love of God; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures |
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- |
- |
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AB04596 |
|
170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who art honorable and faithful to God! How many men and women |
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|
TAB.230-231 |
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|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04597 |
|
170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art advancing unto the Kingdom of God! Verily, I read thy beautiful letter |
|
|
TAB.140-141 |
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|
Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for women; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB04598 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O my God! O my God! We are servants who have sincerely turned our faces unto Thy Grand Face |
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|
SW_v02#04 p.007-008 |
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|
Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Prayer for gatherings; meetings; assemblies; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04599 |
|
170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Verily, I considered the meanings |
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|
TAB.200-201 |
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|
Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The power of words; of speech |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04600 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art shining with the Light of the Love of God! Verily I read thy confession of the Oneness of God |
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|
BSTW#034, BSTW#452 |
|
|
Role and station of women; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04601 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of the Threshold of God! Thy letter dated August 17th, 1920 received. Truly I say, his honor Randall is engaged in service with all his power. |
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|
BSTW#100 |
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|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; The power of words; of speech |
|
- |
- |
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AB04602 |
|
170 |
|
|
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|
Whenever entering a meeting read the following supplication: O Thou kind God! We have gathered together with the utmost humility and submission in this spiritual assembly. We have turned our faces |
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|
PN_various p003, BSTW#191 |
|
|
Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for gatherings; meetings; assemblies; Prayer for unity; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB04603 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art seeking the Truth! Thy letter has been received. Thou hast taken much pain in inventing the new Japanese writing. |
|
|
JWTA.039-040 |
|
|
Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04604 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou respected heavenly doctor! Praise be to God that the Call of the Kingdom reached thy ears and thou didst become informed with the Principles |
|
|
DAS.1914-02-10 |
|
|
Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04605 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who hast addressed me ‘Abdu'l-Bahá' in the beginning of thy letter! How wonderful is this brilliant |
|
|
DAS.1913-12-28 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04606 |
|
170 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Supplicate God that thou mayest be confirmed to what is worthy |
|
|
TAB.276-277 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04607 |
|
170 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou wonderful leaf of the Tree of the Love of God! All that thou hast written... Engage thou in commemorating God... Take some honey, recite Ya Baha-ul-Baha, and eat a little thereof for several days |
|
|
TAB.185-186, BSC.483 #923x |
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|
Power of prayer; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04608 |
|
170 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Verily, I read thine excellent letter... Every flock of the sheep of God |
|
|
TAB.184-185, BWF.402-402x |
|
|
Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04610 |
|
170 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures |
|
|
...The highest expression of the life of man on this planet in this age and many ages to come is Celestial |
|
|
BSC.441 #805 |
|
|
Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Transmutation of the soul by the divine elixir; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04611 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
Thy letter written May 19th, 1920, duly received. Notwithstanding the lack of time |
|
|
SW_v12#03 p.058-059 |
|
|
Newspapers and the media; publications; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04612 |
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
O thou herald of Reality! Thou hast written that thou art spending the winter with thy parents |
|
|
SW_v07#10 p.094 |
|
|
Growth of the Cause; Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04626 |
|
160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O my God! O my God! These are servants who have turned unto Thy Kingdom and hearkened unto Thy voice. Their hearts were dilated |
|
|
TAB.006-007 |
|
|
Elections; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for gatherings; meetings; assemblies; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04644 |
|
160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O attracted maidservant of God! The epistle written (and sent) through Mirza Enayat was received. The account of the land designated |
|
|
TAB.101-102, BSTW#065 |
|
|
Call to action; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar] |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04659 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received and its contents imparted |
|
|
SW_v08#16 p.219 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04660 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
Praise be to God! Thou art engaged in teaching and educating the children |
|
|
SW_v09#08 p.093 |
|
|
Education of children; moral education; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Race unity; racial issues |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04671 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of God! Thy letter and thy poems arrived. From their contents |
|
|
SW_v11#10 p.166-167 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04684 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of the Blessed Perfection! They have written from Teheran |
|
|
SW_v02#01 p.006 |
|
|
Education of children; moral education |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04696 |
|
160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou sincere servant of the True One! Thy letter caused joy to the hearts. Its meanings perfumed the nostrils like unto a tender flower |
|
|
TAB.123-124 |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04709 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou my respected son: The letter that thou hast written with the utmost love became the cause of perfect happiness. |
|
|
DAS.1914-03-28, PTF.236-237 |
|
|
Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of imagination; thought; right intention; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04736 |
|
160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O God who art without likeness! The servant of Thy Kingdom, Mr. . . . . . . . . . reached the Holy Threshold in the utmost of sincerity |
|
|
TAB.127 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04741 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Two letters have been received from thee |
|
|
SW_v11#10 p.168 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Many are called but few are chosen; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04743 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Thou hast written concerning the union, agreement and affinity amongst the believers |
|
|
DAS.1914-07-02 |
|
|
Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04751 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two servants of the Kingdom! Your letter was received. It was |
|
|
SW_v10#17 p.319 |
|
|
Blind imitation [taqlid]; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Knowledge; recognition of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04758 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two respected souls! At this moment Abdu'l-Baha is remembering those two pure spirits |
|
|
DAS.1914-07-25 |
|
|
Praise and encouragement; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04765 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O my true friends! The friends on their return from Stuttgart are praising all the friends of the Merciful in that city |
|
|
BBBD.150-151, SW_v02#17 p.007 |
|
|
Call to action; Growth of the Cause; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04770 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou light of love! Thy letter indicated that the call of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá in Paris hath awakened thee. |
|
|
DAS.1914-05-30 |
|
|
Differences in human capacity; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Universal human capacity for spiritual recognition |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04781 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O dear and revered personage! Thy letter concerning the group in Florence, who are interested in the Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh, was received. |
|
|
DAS.1914-08-01 |
|
|
Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04788 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou lover of the Beloved of the World! The new song and thy notes were received. Praise thou God that thou art ever engaged |
|
|
BLO_PT#052.12 |
|
|
East and West; communication between East and West; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04791 |
|
160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who seekest for the Will of God! Give thanks to God that thou entered the divine Kingdom and knowest the heavenly Lord of Hosts! |
|
|
TAB.409 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Knowledge; recognition of God; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Praise and encouragement; Scarcity of receptive souls |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04804 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! Thy letter was written in utmost humiliation and supplication, evincing thy prayer and commune to the Kingdom.... ...Say to Percy Grant and Juliet Thompson: O ye intelligent ones, there is no rest or tranquillity in this world. |
|
|
DJT.073-074, BLO_PN#027 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of prayer; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04807 |
|
160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou dear maidservant of God! Your letter was received. Its contents were a glorious proof that thy heart and soul are attracted |
|
|
TAB.252 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04808 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou dear maidservant of God! Blessed art thou, for having been the cause of unity and love among the beloved ones of God. |
|
|
BSTW#443 |
|
|
Contention and conflict; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04812 |
|
160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O dear servant of God! Observe how dear thou wert that He guided thee to the Kingdom of Light, and how near to His Threshold |
|
|
TAB.054-055 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04813 |
|
160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou dear servant of God! Thy letter is received and its contents were the cause of happiness. Regard the bounty and forgiveness of the Mighty Creator |
|
|
TAB.481 |
|
|
Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04819 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art turning thy face to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter dated December 2nd, 1918 |
|
|
SW_v10#03 p.042-043, ABCC.437-438x |
|
|
Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04829 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art yearning after the Kingdom of God! Thy detailed letter was received. At present I am living on the shore |
|
|
DAS.1914-05-26 |
|
|
Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Love of God; Power of the Manifestation of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04843 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who are favored in the Threshold of the Almighty! Your letter was |
|
|
SW_v01#06 p.004 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04845 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou herald of the Kingdom of God! Thy detailed letter was received. It contained the glad-tidings of the promotion of the Cause of God |
|
|
DAS.1914-04-17 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04851 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! The letter which thou hast written to Mirza Lotfullah was perused. I became much delighted with its contents |
|
|
TDD.012 |
|
|
Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Labor and management; labor relations; profit sharing; Wealth inequality and its moderation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04859 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
Thy services in Baltimore were truly great and became acceptable and approved. Display thou an effort |
|
|
SW_v14#07 p.211 |
|
|
Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04865 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art guided by the Light of Guidance! Thy first and second letters were received. |
|
|
JWTA.031, SW_v08#05 p.055 |
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|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB04917 |
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160 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art tranquilized by the Call of the Kingdom at this time! The meanings of thy words evinced thine abundant attraction |
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TAB.629-630, LOG#0925x |
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Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision |
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- |
- |
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AB04918 |
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160 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art rejoicing at the Glad-tidings of God! Thank thou God for that by reason |
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TAB.159-160, BSTW#276m |
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Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] |
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- |
- |
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AB04919 |
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160 |
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O thou who hast heard the call of the Cause of God! I adjure thee, by God! Hast thy young and honourable daughter ever been in the state |
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MAX.179 |
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Call to action; Exhortations and counsels; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB04920 |
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160 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art advancing toward the Threshold of Mercifulness! Verily, I have read the expressions of thy longing for the visit |
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TAB.199-200 |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Power of prayer; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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- |
- |
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AB04921 |
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160 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art wholly advancing unto God! Verily I have read thy letter in answer to mine and praised God |
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TAB.280-281 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
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- |
- |
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AB04932 |
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160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou Secretary of the meanings emanated from the hearts of the people of the Kingdom. Verily, I have read thine eloquent letter |
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TAB.081 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power of prayer; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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- |
- |
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AB04933 |
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160 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art longing for the Orb of Horizons! Verily, I read thine eloquent, accurate and wonderful letter |
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TAB.080 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Fewness of numbers not regarded in teaching the Cause; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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- |
- |
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AB04935 |
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160 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who hast approached toward God! Verily I have received thy letter and my heart was dilated by the content of thy expression |
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TAB.447-448 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Universal peace; world unity |
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- |
- |
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AB04936 |
|
160 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art advancing toward the Kingdom of God! I received thy letter and was informed of the content of thy speech. |
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TAB.190 |
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Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
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- |
- |
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AB04937 |
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160 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art assuredly believing in God! Verily, I read thy letter which showed how thou art believing in God, assured of the signs of God |
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TAB.649-650, BSC.432 #783x |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for protection; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB04938 |
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160 |
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O ye believers who are attracted to the Center of Lights! Verily there have been various assemblies in America |
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SW_v02#01 p.008, BLO_PT#052.16 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB04939 |
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160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O ye illumined faces! O ye divine souls! and O ye spiritual temples! Verily, I read your letter which uttered your extreme love and entire attraction |
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TAB.141-142 |
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Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement |
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- |
- |
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AB04940 |
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160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou spiritual son! Verily I have received thy letter ... and its contents were known. I supplicate God to open to thee a way |
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TAB.455 |
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Laws of marriage and dowry; Study; deepening; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times |
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- |
- |
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AB04957 |
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160 |
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Thy letter dated December 21, 1918, reached us... Concerning |
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SW_v10#01 p.012-013 |
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|
Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity |
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- |
- |
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AB04965 |
|
160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O ye maidservants of God and leaves of the Tree of Eternal Life! Blessed are ye for attaining to that which was the greatest hope of Mary |
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TAB.662 |
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|
Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Call to action; Mary Magdalene; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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- |
- |
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AB04969 |
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160 |
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O Amata’l-Bahá! Think not that because thou art away from the Blessed Shrine, thou art distant and in a forlorn state |
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|
LTDT.341x |
|
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Personal instructions; Presence of; reunion with God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart |
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- |
- |
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AB04975 |
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160 |
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|
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O thou lover of all mankind! Verily, have I chanted thy verses of praise to God |
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SW_v09#17 p.196 |
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|
Being a source of light; guidance; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Non-participation in politics; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB04992 |
|
160 |
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|
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O thou dear daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter has been received and the proceedings of the Convention understood. |
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SW_v11#09 p.139 |
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|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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- |
- |
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AB04993 |
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160 |
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O ye two servants of the Kingdom of God! His honor, Mr. Vail, has arrived |
|
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SW_v11#15 p.259 |
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|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Newspapers and the media; publications; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB04994 |
|
160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who art enkindled with the fire of the Love of God! Thank thou thy revered friend |
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TAB.237-238 |
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|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB04995 |
|
160 |
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|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! ...Ere long the regions of the West will become the dawning-places of the East |
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COC#0269x, COC#1534x, SW_v01#10 p.001-002 |
|
|
Chastisement and requital; Consolation and comfort; Exhortations and counsels; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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|
AB04996 |
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160 |
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|
|
|
O ye friends of the heart and soul of Abdu'l-Baha! The violators of the Covenant have raised a new cry |
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|
DAS.1914-08-10, SW_v05#12 p.184 |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Hands of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Review of publications |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04997 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who hast visited the Radiant Spot! Praise be to God that the Most Great Bounty was unveiled and the most eminent Gift uncovered |
|
|
DAS.1913-06-25 |
|
|
Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04998 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O thou wise teacher! The Breeze of Providence wafts from the direction of the rose-garden of Reality bestowing joy and happiness upon the adepts. |
|
|
DAS.1914-04-20 |
|
|
Continual renewal of creation; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; God as immanent vs. transcendent reality; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB04999 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
My Dear Friend: Your letter of invitation has been received, and I am much obliged for it. |
|
|
SW_v02#09 p.003-004 |
|
|
Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05000 |
|
160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art seeking fire from the Fire of the Love of God! I received thy brilliant letter |
|
|
TAB.686-687 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Love of God; Power of prayer; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05001 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
O ye blessed souls! The beloved pilgrim like unto an overflowing cup has a heart full of your praises. Continually this Servant expects that all the believers unloose their tongues |
|
|
DAS.1913-09-26, ABIE.360, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Praise and encouragement; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05002 |
|
160 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
Thy letters were received. Although thou hast complained on account of not receiving answers |
|
|
TAB.498-499x |
|
|
Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05003 |
|
160 |
|
|
|
|
...The time has arrived for the world of humanity to hoist the standard of the oneness |
|
|
SW_v14#04 p.097 |
|
|
|
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05022 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O God, my God, hearts are ablaze with the fire of Thy love and attraction. The flames of yearning have intensified! |
|
|
NYR#111 |
|
|
Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for the departed |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05047 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
Take away thy dear child from among the heedless ones, for they are fast after |
|
|
SW_v09#08 p.091 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Education of children; moral education; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05049 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O maidservant of God! Thy letter was read. If thou seekest information of the future turn thyself to the Kingdom of Abha, and ask for confirmation |
|
|
BSTW#016 |
|
|
Knowledge of self; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Predictions and prophecies |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05054 |
|
150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! Thy letter was received and the contents indicated that—praise be to God!—thy heart is ablaze |
|
|
TAB.688-689 |
|
|
Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05059 |
|
150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye two merciful assemblies! Praise be to God! that through the outpouring of guidance, India is rapidly becoming a Rose-garden of Abha |
|
|
TAB.634-635, BSTW#079 |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05060 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou illumined man! The days that I spent with thee in Stuttgart I shall never forget |
|
|
BBBD.249-250, DAS.1913-08-12, ABIE.182, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05079 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of the Divine Threshold! Thy letter was received. Thou hadst |
|
|
SW_v11#16 p.276 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05095 |
|
150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O servant of God! The content of thy letter was replete with spiritual feelings and was a source of pleasure and of joy. Of my freedom |
|
|
TAB.151, SW_v19#04 p.121 |
|
|
Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Suffering and imprisonment; Transcending the material condition; True liberty; freedom |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05114 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou my spiritual son! Thy letter written on ... 1913, was duly received. Thank God |
|
|
SW_v04#10 p.176 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05128 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received. Thou hast mentioned |
|
|
SW_v11#10 p.164 |
|
|
Eulogies; reminiscences; Soul; spirit after death; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wealth inequality and its moderation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05140 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art in the Covenant! Thy detailed latter was received. It was the incarnation of pure joy for it contained the particulars of thy trip to Augusta |
|
|
DAS.1914-04-17 |
|
|
Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Growth of the Cause; Methods of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05151 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou firm in the Covenant! Thy letter dated October 24, 1918, was received |
|
|
SW_v10#02 p.032 |
|
|
Power of prayer; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05165 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou maidservant of the Kingdom of God! Thy letter has been received. Its contents indicated that thou didst desire to go to Leipzig |
|
|
BBBD.483, SW_v11#13 p.231 |
|
|
Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05172 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou beloved daughter! Thy letter was received, though much delayed on the way, and is now being answered. Praise be to God, all of us are safe |
|
|
DAS.1915-04-19 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Consolation and comfort; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05173 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thank thou God that the Lights of the Kingdom have shone upon thy heart |
|
|
DAS.1914-04-30 |
|
|
Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05174 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou my daughter of the Kingdom! Praise be to God, that thou art assisted and confirmed in the service of the Mashrak-el-Azkar |
|
|
SW_v07#10 p.093 |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05188 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two faithful and assured souls! Praise be to God, your son, George |
|
|
SW_v11#10 p.159+163 |
|
|
Love of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05192 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou kind, beloved friend! The copies of your peerless paper which are in reality the proofs of your high ideals, the exaltation of your aims |
|
|
DAS.1913-09-17, ABIE.326, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Review of publications; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05196 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O ye true friends and ye who are firm in the love of God! Although it has been a long time since I have written |
|
|
BBBD.365, SW_v07#17 p.173-174 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for peace and unity; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05204 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou old friend! One or two letters have been received from thee and an answer has been written. At present it seems |
|
|
BSTW#260 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05205 |
|
150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou kind friend! Thy letter was received and its contents considered. Man must, under all conditions, be thankful to God, the One |
|
|
TAB.067-068 |
|
|
Education of children; moral education; Love of God; Thankfulness; gratitude; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05208 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou visitor whose breath is fragrant! Thou seest how varied are my works and occupations. I have not one moment of rest |
|
|
DAS.1913-06-25 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Personal instructions; Universal education |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05209 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou visitor of the Holy Place around which the Supreme Concourse revolve! Were there time I would have written a special epistle to each one |
|
|
DAS.1913-06-25 |
|
|
|
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05220 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou dignified personage! Thy letter was received. Its terms were most |
|
|
SW_v10#17 p.320 |
|
|
Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05228 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art seeking the Kingdom of God! Thy letters were received. Praise thou God that thou art continually engaged in the commemoration of God |
|
|
BSTW#245 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05231 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou seeker of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received, on account of the lack of time I will write a brief answer |
|
|
BSTW#081 |
|
|
Music and singing; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05245 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O dear maidservant of God! At the divine threshold address this prayer |
|
|
SW_v10#03 p.044 |
|
|
Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed; Soul; spirit after death |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05246 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
...It was my aim that after thy return to ... thou shouldst hoist the ensign |
|
|
SW_v07#16 p.151-152x |
|
|
Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05249 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou beloved handmaid of God! Thy letter was received. Thank thou God that thou wert assisted in meeting Reverend Albert Vail |
|
|
DAS.1915-02-14x |
|
|
Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Thankfulness; gratitude |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05251 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
...The letter that thou hast written to his honor Mirza Ahmad Sohrab was perused. The Board of Consultation is radiant and spiritual |
|
|
DAS.1914-03-26 |
|
|
Consultation; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05252 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou brilliant Kokab (star)! Praise be to God! Thou hast become resplendent |
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|
SW_v10#12 p.231 |
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Consolation and comfort; Importance of community building; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
|
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AB05257 |
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150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art hoping for the Kingdom! Thank thou God that He hath guided thee, led thee to the Kingdom of Being, ushered thee under the shade |
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TAB.099-100 |
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|
Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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- |
- |
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AB05261 |
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150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art honored and dear! Thy letter was received and was the source of pleasure, for thou hast not forgotten this imprisoned one |
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TAB.357-358 |
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Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Love of God; Photographs and recordings; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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- |
- |
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|
AB05272 |
|
150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art enkindled with the Fire of the Love of God! Thy letter was received and I was informed of the contents. It was a proof of truthfulness |
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|
TAB.199 |
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Exhortations and counsels; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
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- |
- |
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AB05280 |
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150 |
|
|
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|
O thou herald of the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was received and its contents imparted the utmost spiritual joy, for its contents indicated that |
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DAS.1914-09-08 |
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|
Health and healing; material and spiritual healing |
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- |
- |
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AB05291 |
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150 |
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O thou who art attracted to the divine Beloved! Thy letter was received. The contents indicated that thou hast utmost love towards Mr. And Mrs. James Kehler |
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MAX.365x |
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|
Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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|
AB05293 |
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150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who art attracted to the Holy Spirit! It is some time since news hath come from thee, though I have the utmost kindness |
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TAB.721-722 |
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|
Living waters; water of life; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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|
AB05325 |
|
150 |
|
|
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O united souls! The letter you sent is perused and by its contents happiness and joy was produced; for it expressed union and harmony |
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BAVA.036-037, BLO_PN#021 |
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|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB05345 |
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150 |
|
|
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|
O thou remembrance of that daughter of the Kingdom! ... Collect the traces of thy mother's pen, so that they may remain after her |
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BLO_PN#093 |
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|
Eulogies; reminiscences |
|
- |
- |
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AB05350 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou the inheritor of the great, respected Mrs. Peeke! Although that beloved maidservant of God ascended |
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SW_v07#17 p.167 |
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|
Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Eulogies; reminiscences; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB05383 |
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150 |
|
|
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|
O ye friends and the maidservants of the Merciful! Your letter which was an evidence of your firmness in the Path of guidance was duly received. |
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DAS.1914-05-30 |
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|
Exhortations and counsels; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05386 |
|
150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou bird warbling in the Garden of the Love of God! Thank God that He hath illumined thine insight, led thee unto the Fire glowing in the Tree of Man |
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|
TAB.308-309, JWTA.011 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05387 |
|
150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who are illuminated by the Light of Knowledge! Verily, I beseech God and supplicate Him to increase thine assurance |
|
|
TAB.599-600, VTRM.012-013 |
|
|
Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05388 |
|
150 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art longing to witness the lights from the Beauty of El-Abha! Thy letter reached me at this moment and I was rejoiced at thine excellent words |
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TAB.234, BSC.484 #929x, SW_v14#07 p.210 |
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|
Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05391 |
|
150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of the Kingdom of El-ABHA! I read thy letter which was beautifully composed |
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|
TAB.300 |
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|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05399 |
|
150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye two birds warbling in the Garden of Wisdom. Verily, I saw your photographs, whose beauty proved the turning of your hearts |
|
|
TAB.070 |
|
|
Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05408 |
|
150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou fragrant rose blooming in the Garden of Guidance! Thank thou God for that He hath removed from off thine eye the covering |
|
|
TAB.620-621 |
|
|
Knowledge; recognition of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Universal peace; world unity; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05431 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou attracted maidservant of God! Verily I read thy letter which indicated thy |
|
|
SW_v01#18 p.007 |
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|
House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Prayer for protection; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05438 |
|
150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! I have read thy letter which indicated thy straightforwardness in the love of God and thy desire |
|
|
TAB.310-311 |
|
|
Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Race unity; racial issues; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05442 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O My sister, the kindred of My spirit! I have perused all the communications that were sent. Regarding a trip to Alexandria |
|
|
LTDT.174-175 |
|
|
Business; financial; property matters; Permission for visit; pilgrimage |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05451 |
|
150 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted unto the Beauty of El-ABHA! Verily I read thy recent letter***, and noted its beautiful contents and meanings |
|
|
TAB.259, BWF.359-360x |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Importance of prayer; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Thankfulness; gratitude; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05467 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
...Praise be to God, that you have a blessed Assembly surnamed by the name of the Center |
|
|
SW_v08#17 p.223x |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05468 |
|
150 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received; its contents were of the utmost |
|
|
TAB.556-557 |
|
|
Eulogies; reminiscences; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Universality of the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05469 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou persecuted handmaiden of God! Although rich women may be brought up in utmost ease |
|
|
SW_v14#05 p.137-138 |
|
|
Attaining the life of the spirit; Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05470 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
...Blessed art thou, for thou hast severed thyself from aught else save God! |
|
|
MAX.175 |
|
|
Chastisement and requital; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05471 |
|
150 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures |
|
|
O Thou Benevolent God! Grant us a shelter in Thy threshold and inform us of Thy mysteries! Make our eyes seeing and our ears hearing! |
|
|
BSC.428 #774 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Living waters; water of life; Prayer for nearness to God; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05472 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
Cry aloud and say: O friends, a hundred times glad tidings that the light of Reality has shone and enlightened the world. The proclamation of the Kingdom has reached you. |
|
|
CHH.177-178, BLO_PN#022 |
|
|
Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05473 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
In this world millions of ministers have been ordained but the majority of them have been useless and atrophied organs. They left behind neither a fruit nor a trace |
|
|
DAS.1913-03-29x |
|
|
Bringing forth results; fruit; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05474 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
But regarding the innumerable stars and the distance between each other, that in this day the astronomers of Europe explain as worlds containing the living spirits |
|
|
PN_unsorted p088 |
|
|
Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Composition and decomposition; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Realms of being; three realms; five realms |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05475 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou blessed soul! Thy letter was received. It was not a letter. It was a scent bag of the musk-deer from which the fragrance |
|
|
JWTA.039 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05476 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou beloved daughter! Thy letter was received. It became the cause of great rejoicing, for it spoke concerning thy faith |
|
|
DAS.1913-10-13 |
|
|
Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05477 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two revered souls! Since the day of my departure from Budapest I have been always remembering you and have begged from his holiness |
|
|
DAS.1913-04-25 |
|
|
Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05478 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O ye godlike Nasser and Mansour! His honor your father has traversed through the desert and crossed the ocean until he reached the Holy Land and attained |
|
|
DAS.1913-06-21 |
|
|
Praise and encouragement |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05479 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of the Divine Threshold! In this year mankind is afflicted with terrific tests. |
|
|
DAS.1914-09-04 |
|
|
Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; War and peace |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05480 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O ye spiritual friends! Thank ye God His Highness the Almighty, who has granted ye such a gift and conferred such a Bestowal! |
|
|
DAS.1913-10-17 |
|
|
Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05481 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
Consider thou that Abdul Baha is proving the validity of Christ through divine argument, brilliant traces and infinite outpouring |
|
|
BSTW#357 |
|
|
Christ; Christianity; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05482 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
...Convey the wonderful Abha greeting to the believers. Chicago, in comparison |
|
|
SW_v04#10 p.174x |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05483 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art a favored servant at the Threshold of the Most High! Thy letter was received. Verily, verily hast thou suffered in thy life time. |
|
|
JWTA.037 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Thankfulness; gratitude |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05484 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
O People! O People! The Sun of Reality has dawned from the horizon of the world... The teachings of His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh declare the oneness of the human world... |
|
|
SW_v19#04 p.101x, LAT.005 |
|
|
Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Living waters; water of life; Race unity; racial issues; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal education; Universal language |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05485 |
|
150 |
|
|
|
|
...Although up to this time I have not written thee, yet spiritual communion united the hearts and ideal correspondence was uninterrupted. |
|
|
DAS.1914-07-13x |
|
|
Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The concourse on high; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05489 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
Praise be to God, the Lamp is lighted and the Path hath become straight and manifest. The Breeze of Providence is spirit-imparting and the Sun of Reality |
|
|
DAS.1913-03-23x |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05509 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O thou son of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Thy desire |
|
|
SW_v11#16 p.276 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05521 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou attracted maidservant of God! A few days ago the photograph of thyself and sister was received and a tablet was revealed and forwarded. |
|
|
TAB.479-480 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Call to action; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05527 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
...Thank thou God that the doors of the Kingdom were opened and the beauty of the Promised One became manifest |
|
|
DAS.1914-08-16x |
|
|
Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Christ; Christianity; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Praise and encouragement; Suffering and imprisonment; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05529 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O thou heavenly personage! Thy greeting and salutation received. I reality thou art kind. Sorrow and pains are like unto rust and dust |
|
|
DAS.1914-08-02 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05543 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O ye daughters of the Kingdom! The reflection of your forms (picture) arrived |
|
|
JWTA.038-039, SW_v12#02 p.044 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Being a source of light; guidance; Praise and encouragement; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05544 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter, dated January 6, 1910, was received |
|
|
SW_v01#03 p.015, SW_v04#04 p.072 |
|
|
Elections; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05576 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou sincere servant of God! Be not sad nor sorrowful over what hath occurred. What hath transpired is for the best |
|
|
TAB.457 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05584 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O ye radiant Baha'is! I am ever anticipating that you make Minneapolis the Paradise of Abha |
|
|
DAS.1914-08-20 |
|
|
Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05589 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O Thou divine Providence! Sanford was a child of the Kingdom and, |
|
|
SW_v10#19 p.350 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Prayer for the departed; Soul; spirit after death |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05606 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter, sent through the maidservant, . . ., hath been received. Thou hast written concerning the changing of names. |
|
|
TAB.460-461 |
|
|
Love of God; Naming of children; of individuals; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05611 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received. Thou hast written regarding the visit of the beloved maidservant of God |
|
|
TAB.590-591 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05645 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou worshipper of Truth! Thy letter was received and its contents became known. Praise be to God! immense results and great effects |
|
|
TAB.588-589, TAB.238 |
|
|
Growth of the Cause; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Power of prayer; Predictions and prophecies; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05646 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O thou truthful servant of Him the Most High, Bahá'u'lláh! Thy letter has been received. Praise be unto God that the House of Spirituality |
|
|
BSTW#383 |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05647 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of the Divine Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Its contents |
|
|
SW_v11#10 p.165-166 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Exalting the Word of God in teaching the Cause; Power of prayer; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05650 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye servants of the Threshold of God! The weekly reports of ... were received and I was informed of their beautiful meanings which proved firmness |
|
|
TAB.009 |
|
|
Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05655 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O thou my beloved daughter! Thy letter was received. From its contents it became evident that the effulgence of the Sun of Reality is cast upon thy heart |
|
|
DAS.1914-02-28 |
|
|
Manifestation of God as sun; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05656 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Praise be to God, thou hast attended the |
|
|
SW_v11#10 p.163 |
|
|
House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05670 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two blessed souls! The letter was received. Its text indicated that the days of interview are still in memory and have not been forgotten. |
|
|
BSTW#238 |
|
|
Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05676 |
|
140 |
|
|
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O thou real friend! Your letter was received. Its content was very effective. The heart and the soul were moved. It was my hope to come to California... But know thou, verily, that I associate with heart and conscience with firm friends |
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BSTW#351fx |
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Consolation and comfort; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
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- |
- |
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AB05683 |
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140 |
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O ye friends of Abdu'l-Baha! The supplication which ye have offered to the Kingdom of Abha was in reality a flame |
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BSTW#102 |
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Power of prayer; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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- |
- |
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AB05717 |
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140 |
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O honourable person! A thousand times thanks be unto God that thou art athirst for the sea of Reality and seeketh for the secrets of the Kingdom of God. |
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TDD.008 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Effort; striving; Living waters; water of life; Love of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB05724 |
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140 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou seeker of the True One! In the day of Christ all nations were expecting... If thou wishest to find the truth, then compare the days of the Manifestation |
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TAB.409-410, BWF.387-387x, BSC.459 #844x |
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Blind imitation [taqlid]; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ |
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- |
- |
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AB05742 |
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140 |
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...O thou esteemed one: This world is like unto a forest, and its trees are fruitless. Now the Divine Gardener hath come |
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PN_1906 p096x |
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Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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- |
- |
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AB05753 |
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140 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Obligatory Prayer and Fasting, The Importance of; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou maidservant of God! Thy writing was considered. I ask God that thy mind may be illumined with the light of knowledge and faith… Fasting is the cause of the elevation of one’s spiritual station |
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BRL_IOPF#2.27x, TAB.056-057, BSC.474 #897x, BSTW#289 |
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Law of fasting; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB05755 |
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140 |
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O thou maidservant of God! Be thou not sad on account of past vicissitudes and troubles, neither be thou discouraged |
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MAB.029, BSTW#048 |
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Consolation and comfort; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times |
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- |
- |
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AB05758 |
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140 |
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O thou the loved maidservant of God! Ye are three sisters. Praise be to God, all three are of the Kingdom |
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BBBD.479, SW_v11#13 p.231 |
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Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
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- |
- |
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AB05759 |
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140 |
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O thou beloved maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. It was an indication |
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SW_v04#05 p.088, SW_v06#12 p.094 |
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Call to action; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant |
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- |
- |
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AB05761 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou maidservant of God! Thank ye that God hath enkindled the light of guidance in this darkness of ignorance |
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TAB.657-658 |
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Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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- |
- |
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AB05764 |
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140 |
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...O thou daughter of the Kingdom! In reality thou art attracted to the divine realm and set aglow with the fire of divine love. |
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MAX.242 |
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Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB05778 |
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140 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou bird of pleasing tones! Thy little book of poems, which were very sweet, was read. It was a source of joy, for it was a spiritual anthem |
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TAB.059, BLO_PT#052.06 |
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Music and singing; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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- |
- |
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AB05807 |
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140 |
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O thou attracted to the Abha Kingdom: Thy letter arrived. It indicated that thy nostrils have been perfumed |
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BSTW#235 |
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Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB05816 |
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140 |
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|
O thou my respected hostess! The days that I was a guest in thy home are ever before my sight. |
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SW_v08#05 p.051 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB05884 |
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140 |
|
Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts |
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O ye friends of Abdul-Baha! Your letter was received and from its meaning the reality of firmness and steadfastness |
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|
BLO_PT#028k |
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Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; War and peace |
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- |
- |
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AB05886 |
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140 |
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Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks |
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|
...It is the wish of my heart and soul that the Sun of the divine heavens will shine with such splendour |
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BRL_ATE#039x |
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East and West; communication between East and West; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB05891 |
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140 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art commemorating the praises of God! Verily, I read thy letter of elegant expression, for which I supplicate to God to make thee meek |
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TAB.179-180 |
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Praise and encouragement; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for peace and unity |
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- |
- |
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AB05893 |
|
140 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who hast acknowledged the Kingdom of God! I received thy letter wherein thou hast confessed the appearance of the Kingdom of God |
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TAB.083-084 |
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|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day |
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- |
- |
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AB05894 |
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140 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Be rejoiced for my mentioning thee and gladden thine eyes by the bounty of thy Lord. |
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TAB.261 |
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Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB05896 |
|
140 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art commemorating the Name of God! Verily I read thy interesting letter and my heart was made happy by its beautiful contents. |
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TAB.312-313 |
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Evolution; human evolution; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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- |
- |
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AB05897 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O ye who are considering the Kingdom of your august Savior! I know the ardor which enflames you both with the desire to present yourselves |
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|
TAB.317-318 |
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Love of God; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat] |
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- |
- |
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AB05898 |
|
140 |
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O thou nightingale of astonishing soaring in the rose-gardens! Verily I have chanted the verses of thy praise and holiness to God. |
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|
BLO_PT#052.14 |
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|
Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB05900 |
|
140 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou leaf who art moved by the Breeze of God! Verily, I address thee with all spiritual love and gladness from this my residence |
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TAB.685, BSC.466 #870x |
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|
Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Prophecy and fulfillment; Shrines and Holy places; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
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- |
- |
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AB05917 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who art attracted unto the Beauty of God! Verily I have read thy excellent letter and was gladdened by its wonderful meaning. |
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|
TAB.332 |
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|
Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Praise and encouragement |
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- |
- |
|
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AB05918 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou confident soul who art content and patient! Verily, I read thy welcome letter and was informed of its contents |
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|
TAB.650-651 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement |
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- |
- |
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AB05927 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O thou my friend! The dreadful and calamitous news of the death of the loving daughter of that spiritual friend caused intense sadness |
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|
DAS.1914-06-13, SW_v09#10 p.112 |
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|
Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death; The ephemeral and the eternal |
|
- |
- |
|
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AB05939 |
|
140 |
|
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|
|
Know this of a certainty: Verily, the Bounty of God will pour upon ye (all the friends) and the confirmations of Heaven will encircle ye from all sides |
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|
BSTW#052rx |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of prayer; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
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AB05941 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou attracted one! Thy letter was an evidence of the happiness and rejoicing of thy heart and soul and a proof of knowing |
|
|
TAB.671 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Music and singing; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transcending the material condition |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05945 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! I was informed of the contents of thy letter and rejoiced with the fragrances which are being diffused |
|
|
TAB.241 |
|
|
Humility; meekness; lowliness; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05946 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! Verily, I received thy letter and was informed of its contents. I beg of God to strengthen thee |
|
|
BSTW#284 |
|
|
Interpretation of dreams and visions; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05958 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art controlled by the attraction of the Holy fragrances of the gardens of God's Kingdom! Thy brilliant letter |
|
|
TAB.335 |
|
|
Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05973 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O maidservant of God! Thank God for choosing thee, saving thee and granting thee |
|
|
TAB.111-112 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05974 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O ye real friends! And ye who are drawn to the Beauty of God! This is the time of attraction and acclamation, and the period of rejoicing and merrymaking. |
|
|
DAS.1913-09-08, ABIE.294, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05975 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O thou sign of Guidance! Thank God that thou hast advanced from the region of darkness toward the center of Lights and after crossing the desert |
|
|
DAS.1913-09-16, ABIE.323, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05976 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Light of Guidance! Verily, I read the signs of thy thanks |
|
|
TAB.182-183 |
|
|
Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05977 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
Thy letter was received. From its contents, it became evident that, Praise be to God! The lights of the Kingdom are spreading |
|
|
DAS.1914-07-07, SW_v09#10 p.119 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Call to action; Growth of the Cause; Methods of teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05978 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! ...The prison is like a paradise to ‘Abdu'l-Bahá |
|
|
TAB.352x |
|
|
Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05979 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O thou maidservant of God Lua! Depart for India with the intention of teaching the Cause of God and spreading the Fragrances of God. |
|
|
DAS.1913-11-15 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Transcending the material condition |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05980 |
|
140 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Beauty of the Deity! Verily, I have thy clear letter... O thou maidservant of God! Be tranquil and know |
|
|
TAB.133-134, BSC.477 #911x |
|
|
Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05981 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
...Consider thou how the power of the Word of God has united the East and the West and bestowed spiritual communication, that a blessed soul from the inhabitants of America, while in the Holy Land |
|
|
SW_v01#08 p.013 |
|
|
East and West; communication between East and West; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05982 |
|
140 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures |
|
|
...After my return from America and Europe, owing to the difficulties of the long voyage and the innumerable inconveniences... When the teacher delivers an address |
|
|
DAS.1913-07-28, BSC.452 #827x, SW_v07#10 p.097x, ABIE.121, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05983 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
...Thy mission in America for the present is this: Thou must travel as far as possible to every part |
|
|
SW_v02#06 p.006, SW_v07#01 p.007 |
|
|
Call to action; Exhortations and counsels; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual springtime; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05984 |
|
140 |
|
|
|
|
O ye servants of the Blessed Perfection! In the Day of the Manifestation, you have caught the lights from the Manifestor on the Mount of Sinai |
|
|
SW_v01#15 p.001 |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Knowledge; recognition of God; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05985 |
|
140 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art exhilarated by the Wine of the Love of God -- young in age and old in soul! |
|
|
TAB.652-653 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05986 |
|
140 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures |
|
|
...The days of human existence are like vanishing shadows. Compared to the world of Reality, they are brought to a close with extreme speed. |
|
|
DAS.1913-09-01x, BSC.449 #819x, SW_v16#07 p.583x, ABIE.264x, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB05987 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
I ask God that thou mayest find a perceiving eye, an attentive ear and an eloquent tongue; that thou mayest loosen thy tongue |
|
|
TAB.428 |
|
|
Education of children; moral education; Importance of prayer; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06008 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O My God! O My God! This thy servant hath abandoned superstitions, emerged from darkness and hath entered into Thy Light |
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|
TAB.257 |
|
|
Belief and denial; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
|
|
AB06011 |
|
130 |
|
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|
|
O God! O God! These are Thy servants who are attracted to Thy Kingdom of Beauty, yearning after the lights of Thy Meeting |
|
|
DAS.1914-04-20 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06015 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
Verily, I read thy magnificent letter, thy brilliant writing, and found its meanings as the chanting of the verses of guidance |
|
|
TAB.075 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
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AB06016 |
|
130 |
|
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|
|
...Ye should strive to widen the circle of those with whom ye enjoy friendly relations, and to establish the closest contact with those benevolent souls whose only thought is to do good |
|
|
COC#1838x |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06018 |
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
O ye believers of God! It is a long time that his honor Ali Kuli Khan is engaged in the service of the Cause of God |
|
|
SW_v07#14 p.128 |
|
|
Compassion; kindness; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Hospitality; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06029 |
|
130 |
|
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|
|
O Amata’l-Bahá!...Treat Jináb-i-Áqá Mírzá Abu’l-Faḍl with utmost kindness. Enquire about his health |
|
|
LTDT.337x, LTDT.359x |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Personal instructions; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06031 |
|
130 |
|
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|
|
O thou favored maidservant of God! Thy letter has been received and its |
|
|
SW_v12#01 p.019 |
|
|
Elections; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar] |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06033 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! Thy message, through the maidservant of God . . . was received. Happy is thy state that thou art seeking the Truth |
|
|
TAB.483-484 |
|
|
Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Scarcity of receptive souls |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06042 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O Spiritual Ameen! Thy letter is received; likewise that of Mr. . . Print soon the booklet (Mirza Badi Ullah's Epistle to the Bahai world) and spread it broadcast. |
|
|
TAB.420 |
|
|
House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Review of publications |
|
- |
- |
|
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AB06044 |
|
130 |
|
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O thou heavenly personage! Thy letter was received. It became the cause of joy - that praise be to God |
|
|
DAS.1914-07-22 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Universal peace; world unity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06079 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou servant of the Beauty of ABHA! We considered all that thou hast written. It seems that the maidservant of God, Mrs. . . . ., hath arisen |
|
|
TAB.720-721 |
|
|
Education and the development of capacity; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech |
|
- |
- |
|
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AB06147 |
|
130 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Although it is a long time that I have not written a letter |
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SW_v07#17 p.166 |
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Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB06149 |
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130 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter hath arrived, imparting joy and gladness by the evidence it provided of thy firmness and steadfastness. |
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TAB.343-344 |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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- |
- |
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AB06152 |
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130 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thank thou God for that thou art assisted to establish a spiritual meeting in that city. |
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TAB.457-458 |
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Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Importance of community building; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB06159 |
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130 |
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O ye that stand fast and firm in the Covenant! The faithful servant of the Ever-Blest beauty, Shoghi Effendi, hath written a letter, and therein hath praised you |
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TDD.020a |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
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- |
- |
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AB06176 |
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130 |
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Abdu'l-Baha Writes to Kansas City |
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O thou heavenly daughter! Thy detailed letter written to His Honor Mirza Ahmad was perused. It is very acceptable and seasonable that thou hast taken this voyage. |
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DAS.1913-10-19, SW_v05#01 p.006x, BLO_PT#003c |
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Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness |
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- |
- |
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AB06177 |
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130 |
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O thou dear daughter! Thy letter was received. It became the cause of infinite rejoicing for it expressed eloquently thy faith |
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JWTA.012 |
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Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB06197 |
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130 |
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O ye two respected souls! Thank ye God that you have a son like Mr Vakil. Erelong Vakil will become glorious |
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DAS.1914-09-07 |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB06201 |
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130 |
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O thou real friend! Praise be to God that thou hast perfumed thy nostrils with the Breeze of the Rose-garden of Abha. Thou didst find the Doors of the Kingdom |
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DAS.1914-07-30 |
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Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB06203 |
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130 |
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...Your letter was received and from its contents it became evident that you are journeying toward India. |
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DAS.1914-03-14 |
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Manifestation of God as sun; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB06206 |
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130 |
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O ye faithful friends! The maidservant of the Kingdom of Baha'o'llah has written the joyful news |
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SW_v02#10 p.004, BSTW#118 |
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Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB06236 |
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130 |
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O thou eloquent, expressive poetess! How many poets have come to this world who have written elegies and eulogies in the utmost of eloquence |
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PN_1909E p001, BLO_PT#052.07 |
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Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Poems and quotation from poetry |
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- |
- |
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AB06239 |
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130 |
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O thou candle of the love of God! Thy letter was sweet, and was as honey and sugar to the friends |
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BSTW#279 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Suffering and imprisonment |
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- |
- |
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AB06240 |
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130 |
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O thou sweet-singing Shahnaz of the Baha'is! The fragrant flower that thou hast sent from the land of Mashriku'l Adhkar is at this very moment |
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BLO_PT#052.27 |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Music and singing; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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- |
- |
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AB06269 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou flower of the Rose-Garden of the Love of God! The letter which thou hast written was read. Thou hast written regarding the arrival |
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TAB.235 |
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Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement |
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- |
- |
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AB06271 |
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130 |
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O thou maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. From its contents it became known that thou art seeking nearness to God |
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BSTW#246 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition |
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- |
- |
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AB06272 |
|
130 |
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O maidservant of His Holiness Baha'o'llah! Thy letter dated September |
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SW_v10#02 p.031, SEIO.023x, BSTW#435 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The power of words; of speech; Words vs deeds |
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- |
- |
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AB06274 |
|
130 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou spiritual maidservant of God! Thy letter was received and its contents became known. God willing, the vision will become actualized. |
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|
TAB.215, BSC.484 #926x |
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|
Being a source of light; guidance; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB06278 |
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130 |
|
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|
O thou dear maidservant of God! When I was in Denver I enjoyed |
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SW_v10#13 p.246 |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB06279 |
|
130 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou beloved maidservant of God! Thank thou God that thou hast stepped into the arena of existence in such a blessed Age |
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TAB.530-531, BSC.460 #850x |
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Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06280 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou beloved maidservant of God! The letter, which thou hast forwarded through Mrs. . . . . . . . . was received. |
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TAB.226-227 |
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Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
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AB06281 |
|
130 |
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O thou beloved maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Its sweet contents imparted the utmost of rejoicing |
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DAS.1914-02-10 |
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Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity of thought and belief |
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- |
- |
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AB06282 |
|
130 |
|
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|
O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. From its |
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SW_v10#19 p.342 |
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Praise and encouragement; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
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AB06285 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou esteemed maidservant of the Word of God! Praise be to God! upon thy departure from Acca, thou hast been assisted |
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TAB.423-424 |
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|
Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06286 |
|
130 |
|
Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts |
|
|
O thou revered and beloved maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God that thou art turning thy face at all times toward the Kingdom |
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|
DAS.1913-03-20x, BLO_PT#028e |
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|
High station of the true believer; Nearness and remoteness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB06310 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who art desirous of the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was the cause of happiness and its contents were the proof of thy turning |
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TAB.250 |
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Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause |
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- |
- |
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AB06313 |
|
130 |
|
|
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|
O thou who art enkindled with the fire of the Love of God! Your letter was received. The vision of Mrs. Nash for you was absolutely true! |
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BSTW#170 |
|
|
Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06333 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art waiting for the Appearance of the Kingdom! Glad-tidings be unto thee, for the Kingdom of God hath raised its tent |
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TAB.667-668 |
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|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Power of faith; power of the spirit; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06336 |
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
O thou attracted to the Kingdom of god! Thy letter dated January 31st |
|
|
SW_v10#09 p.185 |
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|
Call to action; Consolation and comfort; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart |
|
- |
- |
|
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AB06339 |
|
130 |
|
|
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|
O thou who art attracted to the light of the Kingdom! What thou hast written caused joy |
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|
BSTW#283 |
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|
Call to action; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB06341 |
|
130 |
|
|
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|
O thou who art attracted with the Fragrances of God! The poems were in the utmost of sweetness, flowing from a nature imbued with the love of God. |
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|
BLO_PT#052.40 |
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|
Attaining the life of the spirit; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; The power of words; of speech |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06342 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Thy letter ... was received. Its contents were of the utmost grace |
|
|
TAB.364 |
|
|
Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering; rejection of Christ; The power of words; of speech |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB06343 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Beauty of God! Thy letter was received. I ask from God, supplicating and entreating in the Threshold of Oneness |
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|
TAB.703-704, SW_v07#10 p.098x |
|
|
Love of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06344 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted by the Love of God! In the Persian tongue hast thou written a letter; I was happy to read it. |
|
|
TAB.426 |
|
|
East and West; communication between East and West; Praise and encouragement |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06361 |
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art confirmed by the Divine Spirit! A thousand times bravo |
|
|
DAS.1913-11-07, SW_v05#19 p.295 |
|
|
Predictions and prophecies; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06374 |
|
130 |
|
A Supplement to 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
|
|
O thou who art looking to the Kingdom of God: In this Great Century the Powers of the Lord of Might |
|
|
PN_various p020 |
|
|
|
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06400 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O my spiritual beloved! The days of association and intimacy are not forgotten and the sweetness of that love and meeting is still tasted in my heart. |
|
|
TAB.153-154 |
|
|
Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06402 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou my beloved friend! For a long time thou didst have the longing to visit the Blessed Spot and the yearning to meet this imprisoned one. |
|
|
TAB.473 |
|
|
Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06411 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye Friends! Thank God that the Light of Truth shone in that city, the bounty of guidance was granted, the fire of the love of God was ignited |
|
|
TAB.555 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06422 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who in truth art attracted through the Breaths of the Holy Spirit! I sent to thee a letter few in words and full in its meanings and its mysteries |
|
|
TAB.279 |
|
|
Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06424 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art yearning for the Glad-tidings of God! Verily, I was informed of the contents of thy letter which showed that thine insight is opened |
|
|
TAB.630 |
|
|
Second birth; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06425 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art witnessing the Light of Guidance! Verily I read thy excellent letter and praised God, for He hath removed the veil |
|
|
TAB.529-530 |
|
|
Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06427 |
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
O thou kindled with the fire of the love of God! I have read thy beautiful and spiritual letter in which thou dost supplicate |
|
|
BSTW#281 |
|
|
Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06429 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art kindled as a lamp with the Fire of the Love of God! Be thou a fountain flowing with the waters of the mercy of God |
|
|
TAB.424 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love of God; The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06430 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art advancing to the Kingdom of God! Verily, I pray God to make thee the sign of guidance among the maidservants of the Merciful |
|
|
TAB.315-316 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The power of words; of speech; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06433 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted by a breath that passed upon thee from the Holy Garden, the Blessed Spot—the paradise of El-Abha! I have read thy brilliant |
|
|
TAB.239 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06434 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of Holiness! Be dilated in thy heart by the gentle breeze which emanates from the garden of Eternal Life |
|
|
TAB.104 |
|
|
Law of fasting; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The state of enkindlement in teaching |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06436 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily I read thy letter which indicated thy knowledge of the significances of the Revelation of St. John. |
|
|
TAB.294-295 |
|
|
Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06437 |
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art drawn by the fragrances of God! Blessed art thou for that by reason of which thou hast been kindled by the fire of the love of God |
|
|
BSTW#285 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06439 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou pure soul who are kindled by the fire of the Love of Baha'! By God, the True One! thy letter created joy and happiness within hearts |
|
|
TAB.363 |
|
|
Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06452 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art set aglow with the Fire of the Love of God! Verily, I am in receipt of thy letter, and my breast is dilated by its contents |
|
|
TAB.413-414 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06453 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art directed unto God! Thy revered wife, Mrs. . . . . . . . ., is indeed confirmed by the fragrances of the spirit and rendered victorious |
|
|
TAB.177 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The power of words; of speech |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06454 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha; Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks |
|
|
O thou who art advancing toward God! Verily I read thy letter which thou hast sent through Mrs…. O my friend! Render thou thanks unto God for having illumined thy sight with the effulgent rays |
|
|
BRL_ATE#089x, TAB.276 |
|
|
Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Second birth; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual baptism; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06455 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye who have advanced! O ye who are rejoiced! Verily, God hath, through His grace and generosity, guided you toward His Kingdom |
|
|
TAB.081-082 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06456 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art controlled by the attractions of the Fragrances of God! Thy terse and eloquent letter, showing the excess of thine attraction |
|
|
TAB.621-622 |
|
|
Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06458 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily, I received thy letter which proved thy yearning to the Kingdom of God |
|
|
TAB.048 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06471 |
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
O thou, my revered friend: Your letter imparted the utmost rejoicing, for its contents evidenced attraction to the Kingdom of God |
|
|
PTF.130 |
|
|
Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06480 |
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
Thy letter was received. Praise be to God, it contained the glad tidings of the firmness and uprightness |
|
|
SW_v09#11 p.123 |
|
|
Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06488 |
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
O maidservant of God! If at every instant thou tenderest thy thanks to Mrs. Brittingham, thou shalt not be able to acquit thyself |
|
|
BSTW#223 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Second birth; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06490 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou maidservant of God who art attracted unto Him! Verily, I read thy letter and was informed of its words. |
|
|
TAB.694-695 |
|
|
Importance of prayer; Power of prayer; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06514 |
|
130 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who hast confessed and believed in the Words of God! Thank God, for He hath uncovered the veil from before thine eye |
|
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TAB.475 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures |
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- |
- |
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AB06517 |
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130 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art turning thy heart unto the Kingdom of God! Verily, I read thy recent letter and praised God for having blessed thee with two babes |
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TAB.414 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Naming of children; of individuals; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB06527 |
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130 |
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...Praise be to God that the Fragrances are daily spreading in those parts. This is through the self-sacrifice of the friends. |
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DAS.1913-11-04 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB06528 |
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130 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha; Bahá'í Prayers |
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O seeker of Truth! If thou desirest that God may open thy (spiritual) eye, thou must supplicate unto God, pray to and commune with Him at midnight… O Lord, I have turned my face unto Thy kingdom of oneness |
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BPRY.061x, TAB.676-677 |
D. Stevenson, A. Wensbo, M. Sparrow, M. Sparrow, The Bird & The Butterfly, G. Sterling, G. Sterling |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB06529 |
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130 |
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...Give my salutations and praise to that assembly who are firm in the covenant of God |
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SW_v08#16 p.217x |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love of God; Many are called but few are chosen; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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- |
- |
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AB06530 |
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130 |
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O seekers for the Truth! Praise God that you have heard the celestial Call, seen the ray of the Sun of Truth, followed the right Direction and reached the longed-for Home! |
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JWTA.038 |
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Growth of the Cause; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB06531 |
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130 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art afflicted by a visitation by which thine eyes are overflowing with tears! |
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TAB.139-140 |
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Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death |
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- |
- |
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AB06532 |
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130 |
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O thou, my spiritual philosopher! Thy letter was received. In reality its contents were eloquent |
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LBLT.161x, SW_v04#17 p.286-287x, ABCC.353-354x |
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Material and spiritual existence; two books; Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
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- |
- |
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AB06533 |
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130 |
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O fragrant leaves of the Assembly of Teaching! Endeavor until royal teaching comes |
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SW_v11#10 p.162 |
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Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB06534 |
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130 |
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...All created things have their degree or stage of maturity. The period of maturity in the life of a tree |
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PDC.194-195x, WOB.164-165x |
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Coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Teleology; goal-directed motion |
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- |
- |
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AB06535 |
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130 |
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Thy letter was received and read. Thou hast invited me to America, saying: "In that region and in that country |
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SW_v02#06 p.006 |
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Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
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- |
- |
|
|
AB06536 |
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130 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily, I received thy letter |
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TAB.365 |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB06537 |
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130 |
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|
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...I send you the glad tidings of the erection of the Mashrak-el-Azkar in Ishkabad |
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SW_v06#17 p.133 |
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Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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- |
- |
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|
AB06538 |
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130 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art turning unto the Kingdom of God, and looking unto the Day-spring of the lights of God! I, with the utmost joy and cheerfulness |
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TAB.113-114 |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB06539 |
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130 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Know thou that the heart of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá |
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TAB.136-137x |
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Consolation and comfort; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB06540 |
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130 |
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O thou handmaid of the Lord! Thou hast, in the end of thy letter, prayed the Lord |
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SW_v14#12 p.358-359 |
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Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB06541 |
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130 |
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|
O ye firm ones! O ye steadfast ones! The publication of the Star of the West is conducive to the happiness |
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SW_v01#18 p.008-009 |
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East and West; communication between East and West; Importance of reading the Sacred Writings; Newspapers and the media; publications; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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- |
- |
|
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AB06542 |
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
O beloved of God! These days are the time for firmness and the period for steadfastness |
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SW_v06#09 p.069 |
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Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06543 |
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130 |
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|
|
|
O ye kind friends! Today in the world of existence the most honorable profession is the promotion of education. |
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DAS.1913-11-18 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education; High station of the arts and sciences; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
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|
AB06544 |
|
130 |
|
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter has been received. Praise be unto God, it indicates that through the presence of Jenabe Fazel |
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SW_v12#12 p.201 |
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06545 |
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130 |
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|
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|
O thou real beloved! The letter which thou hast written in regard to the happiness and joy, beatitude and rejoicing |
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|
SW_v01#17 p.003 |
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|
Power of prayer; Review of publications; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06546 |
|
130 |
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|
|
|
O thou who art thirsty after the Sea of Reality! Thy detailed letter was received, and its contents produced the utmost of happiness. |
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|
DAS.1913-12-10 |
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|
Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Executive government; power of execution; Love of God; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God |
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- |
- |
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|
AB06547 |
|
120 |
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|
|
|
Contributions collected for the teaching fund must be used for teaching |
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|
SW_v10#13 p.250x |
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|
Business; financial; property matters; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Personal instructions; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
|
|
AB06567 |
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120 |
|
|
|
|
I supplicate God to perfume thy nostrils with the fragrances of holiness wafting from this Paradise of Abha! |
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|
BSTW#452 |
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|
Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06569 |
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120 |
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|
O thou son of the Kingdom! A copy of the book written by thee and forwarded |
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DAS.1913-09-12, SW_v04#16 p.274, ABIE.309, BLO_PN#007 |
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|
Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Praise and encouragement; Review of publications; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06570 |
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120 |
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|
|
|
...Praise be to God, thou hast given up thy material comfort, ... hast travelled to Lubeck and hast instituted an assembly. From the bounties of God, I hope that that assembly |
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|
BBBD.454x, SW_v13#12 p.343x |
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|
Call to action; Disregarding bodily comfort; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06573 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O ye believers of God! In the commencement of the dawn of the Morn of Reality Hendeyan caught the splendor of light. The names |
|
|
DAS.1913-06-21 |
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|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education; Exhortations and counsels; Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06580 |
|
120 |
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|
|
|
Your letter was received. I supplicated and entreated at the Threshold of the Kingdom of Abha |
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|
DAS.1913-08-05, ABIE.159, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06589 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou attracted maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Its contents were redolent with spiritual emotion. |
|
|
TAB.506 |
|
|
Bringing forth results; fruit; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06597 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! Truly, I say, complete capacity and ability is the cause of the appearance of the divine gifts. |
|
|
TAB.639-640 |
|
|
Attainment to faith in the twinkling of an eye; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Scarcity of receptive souls; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06614 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! When the Sun of Reality shone forth from the Horizon of Persian, every soul who belonged to the world of nature |
|
|
DAS.1914-07-13 |
|
|
Differences in human capacity; Manifestation of God as sun; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06615 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Thou hast praised |
|
|
SW_v12#01 p.027 |
|
|
Growth of the Cause; Importance of community building; Praise and encouragement; The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06618 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. It was indicative of |
|
|
SW_v10#14 p.250-251 |
|
|
Attaining the life of the spirit; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06655 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of God! Thy letter was received. It was an indication to the outward and inward health and safety. |
|
|
JWTA.028 |
|
|
Business; financial; property matters; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06660 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou servant of the heavenly Beloved! Thy letter was fragrant because its contents were agreeable. During the day of the Manifestation |
|
|
DAS.1914-09-04 |
|
|
Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06662 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou sincere servant of God! Thy letters are received regularly and by reading them joy was produced. Thou hast written regarding the building |
|
|
TAB.470-471 |
|
|
House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06677 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou dear son! Under the protection and providence of His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh we reached Paris safely. We are always engaged in the commemoration of your love |
|
|
DAS.1913-05-06 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06678 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou beloved son of the Kingdom! Truly I say thou art self-sacrificing and in the service of the Kingdom of God thou art volition-less |
|
|
DAS.1913-08-10x, ABIE.176x, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06722 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou illumined youth! Thy letter was received. Its perusal produced |
|
|
SW_v07#17 p.167-168 |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Newspapers and the media; publications; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06723 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
The glory and the exaltation of the Station of Christ is as clear as the sun in midday from the Books and Tablets of His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh. |
|
|
DAS.1914-03-03 |
|
|
Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Baha'u'llah; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal ; Christ; Christianity; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06731 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DAS.1913-06-21 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Suffering and imprisonment; Travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06745 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God |
|
|
SW_v10#14 p.270-271 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06746 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Thou hast written concerning the organization of the Bahá'í Assembly in Vienna. |
|
|
DAS.1914-07-13 |
|
|
Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06747 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
...For we, the followers of the Blessed Beauty, should all be engaged in the service of the Cause of God, and become sources of guidance to humanity |
|
|
COC#1847x |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Grammar and orthography; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06748 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou my daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God that the Flag of Ya Baha El Abha is unfurled in that state |
|
|
DAS.1914-03-28x |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06750 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou dear little girl! Thy letter was received... Be thou kind to the "bantam chickens and their babies" and take good care |
|
|
DAS.1914-07-31, SW_v09#08 p.091x |
|
|
Kindness to and rights of animals; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The power of words; of speech |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06761 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye two lamps of the Love of God! Your letter to . . . was read and its contents considered. Its meanings expressed the feelings of spiritual hearts |
|
|
TAB.320-321 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06763 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two doves of the nest of the Love of God! Although it is a long time that no news has reached us from you |
|
|
SW_v07#10 p.093-094 |
|
|
Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Thankfulness; gratitude |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06766 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
...Praise be to God that you have not forgotten the time of our meeting and that your hearts and souls are attracted to Bahá'u'lláh |
|
|
DAS.1913-08-16, ABIE.200, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06769 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two souls of the Kingdom! Turn your faces to the Kingdom of the merciful One |
|
|
SW_v12#01 p.028 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06782 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye spiritual ones! O ye heavenly ones! The assembly which you have established in that city is a splendor from the congregation of the Supreme Concourse |
|
|
TAB.593 |
|
|
Consultation; Love of God; Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06804 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
Praise be to God that in this glorious manifestation thou hast been made of the chosen and not of the called. |
|
|
BSTW#259 |
|
|
Many are called but few are chosen; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06805 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou respectful soul! Thy letter with its great and expressive contents gave me satisfaction. It gave utterance to the feelings of thy heart |
|
|
TAB.321 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06818 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
...Praise be to God that this Heavenly Melody reaches thine ears. Thou didst hear |
|
|
DAS.1914-04-17 |
|
|
The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universality of the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06820 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art longing for the Kingdom! Mr. . . . .in thy behalf hath made a great endeavor. Thou shouldst be eternally grateful to him |
|
|
TAB.684-685 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06828 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou Abbas of Abdul Baha! O thou namesake of Abdul Baha! The letter that thou didst write to Mr. Joseph Hannen was forwarded |
|
|
DAS.1913-08-16, ABIE.197, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06845 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O servant of God! What thou hast written and that which thou hast retained in mind are evident. Appreciate Mrs. . . . . . . . . who reminds you of God |
|
|
TAB.053 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06846 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! Thy letter was received; now I answer it. Remain thou in the church and impress the Truth upon the priest |
|
|
BSTW#314 |
|
|
Kindliness; humility; self-effacement in teaching the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06848 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou dear maidservant of God! Thou hast learned of thy Lord and engaged thyself in the servitude of the Lord of Hosts. |
|
|
TAB.667 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Knowledge; recognition of God; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB06850 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy letter and that of thy revered daughter were received last year, but the storm of trials |
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TAB.509-510 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB06851 |
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120 |
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O thou dear maidservant of God! Your letter has been forwarded. An answer is written to Mrs. Marcella Morgan. It is enclosed, forward it! |
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BLO_PT#052.38 |
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Naming of children; of individuals; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB06854 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou illumined maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God! that thou art assisted and confirmed |
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TAB.703 |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement |
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- |
- |
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AB06879 |
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120 |
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O thou who art enkindled with the fire of the love of God! Thy letter was received |
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SW_v10#11 p.221 |
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Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Effort; striving; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB06889 |
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120 |
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O thou wooer of Truth! From the letter, which was a nose-gay from the Rose-Garden of significance, a sweet fragrance was inhaled. |
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BSTW#313 |
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Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Prayer for specific individuals; groups |
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- |
- |
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AB06896 |
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120 |
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O thou herald of the Kingdom of God! Truly I say in this journey thou hast demonstrated the utmost self-sacrifice in the Divine Path. |
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DAS.1914-06-17 |
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Call to action; Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB06900 |
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120 |
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O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy detailed letter was received. From its contents it became evident that praise be to God |
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DAS.1914-06-17 |
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Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB06903 |
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120 |
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O thou who art attracted to the Abhá Beauty and the lover of the Best Beloved! At every moment I remember thee |
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MAX.247-248 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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- |
- |
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AB06906 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Be thou thankful and grateful to the favored maidservant . . . . ., for she became the cause of thy utmost joy |
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TAB.534-535 |
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Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude |
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- |
- |
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AB06911 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was read with the utmost attention. The poetry was beautiful. |
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TAB.223-224 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB06918 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art guided by the Light of Guidance! The material world is gloomy. Praise be to God! thou hast been led to the illumined realm. |
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TAB.536 |
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Being a source of light; guidance; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB06945 |
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120 |
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Abdu'l-Baha Writes to Kansas City |
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...God, please keep your servants from wine and alcohol and keep alcoholic liquor away from them. O God, please destroy this harmful substance from the earth so no sign of it can be seen, and no one will hear any more about it |
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BLO_PT#003b |
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Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups |
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- |
- |
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AB06955 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou spiritual clarion! The voice of the physical clarion may travel the distance of three miles, but the harmony of the spiritual Clarion |
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TAB.234-235 |
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Call to action; Exhortations and counsels; Music and singing; The power of words; of speech |
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- |
- |
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AB06956 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O ye blessed souls! On the night of the feast ye entertained the beloved and were occupied in the service of the friends of God |
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TAB.533-534 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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- |
- |
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AB07017 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art patient and resigning thyself to the judgement (of God)! Be not grieved at the calamity which hath unexpectedly come upon thee |
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TAB.086 |
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Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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- |
- |
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AB07018 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art anticipating the descent of the Gift of God! The sweetness of the expressions contained in thy words |
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TAB.249 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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- |
- |
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AB07019 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art agitated as oceans by the winds blown from the direction of the Kingdom of God! Verily I read thy wonderful letter |
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TAB.074-075 |
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Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; High station of the true believer; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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- |
- |
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AB07021 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily, I chanted thy poem. Its significance was beautiful, its composition eloquent |
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TAB.057-058, BLO_PT#052.03 |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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- |
- |
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AB07022 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily, I read thy poem, which contained new significances and beautiful words |
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TAB.058, BLO_PT#052.04 |
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Music and singing; Praise and encouragement |
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- |
- |
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AB07023 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou whose breast is dilated (with joy) for the Kingdom of Truth! Verily I read thy letter which showed that thine inner heart is attracted |
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TAB.356 |
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Chastisement and requital; Consolation and comfort; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Knowledge; recognition of God; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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- |
- |
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AB07024 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou whose heart is moved by a breeze blowing from the Garden of El-ABHA! Thy elegant and terse letter, couched in graceful words |
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TAB.314 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
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- |
- |
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AB07025 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou speaker in the remembrance of God! Verily I say unto thee, O servant of God! The earth and what is therein are imaginations |
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TAB.362 |
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Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God |
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- |
- |
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AB07029 |
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120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou spiritual man and merciful being! I have read thy brilliant letter which showeth the utterance of thy praise upon the Beauty of El-Abha |
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TAB.131-132 |
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Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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|
AB07040 |
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120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art supplicating unto God! Verily I mention thee always and shall never forget thee forever and ever. |
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TAB.446-447 |
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|
Call to action; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Methods of teaching the Cause; Oneness; unity of religion; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Praise and encouragement |
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- |
- |
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AB07043 |
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120 |
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O ye who are enkindled with the fire of the love of God! Ever do I inhale the fragrance of faithfulness |
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SW_v09#17 p.199x |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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- |
- |
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AB07044 |
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120 |
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O thou who art advancing toward God! Verily, I am informed of the text of thy letter, which contained how thou art confessing the Kingdom of God |
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MAB.042, ECN.747 |
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Many are called but few are chosen; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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AB07046 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art advancing toward the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was read; its contents had bearing upon Guidance. |
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TAB.529 |
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|
Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Praise and encouragement; Thankfulness; gratitude |
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- |
- |
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AB07048 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou who art attracted by the speech of Abdu'l-Baha! Verily, I speak unto thee through the tongue of my spirit, from the spiritual direction |
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|
TAB.173-174, SW_v14#07 p.210x |
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|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; High station of the true believer; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart |
|
- |
- |
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AB07050 |
|
120 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art uttering the mention of God! Know that the pure hearts upon which the mysteries |
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TAB.669, BSC.472 #888x |
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|
Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07053 |
|
120 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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|
O thou pure soul who art turning toward the Lord of the creatures! Verily, I received thy letter ... and was informed of its meanings |
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TAB.636, BSC.471 #884x |
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|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
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AB07073 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
...Several days ago we were going to come to Haifa but legal and religious impediments presented themselves . . . God willing, we will come but know not when |
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LTDT.327x |
|
|
Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Humor; jokes; Personal instructions |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07091 |
|
120 |
|
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|
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O Amata’l-Bahá! With utmost ease I arrived in New York. However, I was not for a moment free of My thoughts for all of you |
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LTDT.345-346 |
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|
Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07092 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O maidservant of God, who art supplicating unto the Sublime Kingdom! Grieve not at the divine trials. Be not troubled because of hardships |
|
|
TAB.051 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Power of prayer; Soul; spirit after death; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07095 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O maidservant of God! I am in the blessed place of the Holy Land and thou art in foreign parts and I do not see thee with my material eyes |
|
|
TAB.064 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07096 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou maidservant of God! The letter thou hadst written on November 23, 1918 |
|
|
SW_v10#03 p.041-042 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Importance of community building; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07107 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art kindled by the Fire of Guidance which blazed and burnt in the Tree of Sinai! By the life of God, I am moved with joy |
|
|
TAB.275-276 |
|
|
Living waters; water of life; Love of God; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07110 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted by the Word of God to the Kingdom of God! Turn with the whole of thy being to God, forget aught else save God |
|
|
TAB.563-564, JWTA.021 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; High station of the true believer; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07112 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
...O God, aid Thou this servant to be firm in Thy Covenant which has encompassed the heaven and earth |
|
|
NYR#116x |
|
|
Personal instructions; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for spiritual recognition |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07126 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy letter was read and I am very happy that thou art active |
|
|
TAB.105 |
|
|
Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07127 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art drawn unto God and kindled by the Fire which burned on Mt. Sinai! Set aside every mention |
|
|
TAB.160, BSTW#276d |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Thankfulness; gratitude; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07128 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou spiritual friend! Verily, I was informed of the contents of thy letter and increased gratitude unto God |
|
|
TAB.066-067 |
|
|
Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07129 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art ablaze with the fire of the Love of God! Thine elegant letter reached me… As to thy vision |
|
|
TAB.604x, VTRM.017-018 |
|
|
Angels; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07130 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art devoted to Truth! In this divine garden, thousands of fresh and verdant trees have raised their tops to the Supreme Apex |
|
|
JWTA.040 |
|
|
Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07131 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
...Praise be to God that this cycle is the luminous Cycle. This is the century in which the Divine Spirit pervades all things. |
|
|
DAS.1914-04-17x |
|
|
Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07132 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Consider not thy capacity and merit |
|
|
TAB.608-609, SW_v07#10 p.099x, VTRM.022-023 |
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|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Martyrs and martyrdom; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07133 |
|
120 |
|
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|
|
O my revered! Thy letter that thou hast written in the utmost sincerity and love was the cause of perfect joy. |
|
|
SW_v09#12 p.136 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
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AB07134 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou confident leaf! Thank thou God that thou hast been guided by the light |
|
|
TAB.510 |
|
|
High station of the true believer; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Thankfulness; gratitude |
|
- |
- |
|
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AB07135 |
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120 |
|
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|
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...Today, if the soul -- who is attracted with the Love of God and burning with the flame of enthusiasm |
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|
SW_v05#17 p.257 |
|
|
Call to action; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07136 |
|
120 |
|
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|
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...Today the most important thing to be established is the unity of the word of the beloved of God and fellowship, good feelings and love among the faithful ones. |
|
|
BSTW#504bx |
|
|
Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07137 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art exhilarated with the Wine of the Covenant! Know thou this of a certainty that today the title of the Most Great Bestowal is firmness |
|
|
DAS.1913-10-12, SW_v08#16 p.218x |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07138 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
O thou spiritual friend! Thank thou God that thou art not an unserviceable and idle instrument. Thou art working. |
|
|
DAS.1913-11-07 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07139 |
|
120 |
|
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|
|
O thou dear servant of God!... During the time of your visit here the meaning of the words of Christ--'let the dead bury their dead' |
|
|
TAB.670-671, BSTW#287 |
|
|
Attaining the life of the spirit; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Soul; spirit after death; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07140 |
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
Praise be to God that the radiant century hath come. Praise be to God the springtime of Eternity hath pitched its tent. |
|
|
DWN_v1#05 p.002 |
|
|
Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Harmony of science and religion; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07141 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou servant of God! Thy letter was received. Thou hast spoken concerning thy lack |
|
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TAB.109 |
|
|
Development of capacity and readiness; Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Many are called but few are chosen; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07142 |
|
120 |
|
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou bird of the Garden of God! Why art thou sad and sorrowful, disappointed |
|
|
TAB.672-673, BSC.471 #886x, RBB.125bx |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Nearness and remoteness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07143 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who hast approached the Kingdom of God and hast looked toward the Center of the Covenant! Verily, thy namesake, the faithful Joseph |
|
|
TAB.364-365 |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Stories; anecdotes |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07144 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
The letter no.17 was read. Thou hast written concerning the universal peace, that before long the congress of The Hague |
|
|
TAB.595-596x, BSTW#154 |
|
|
Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Predictions and prophecies; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Universal language |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07145 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou dazzling gem by the light of the love of God! Verily I read thy beautiful |
|
|
TAB.236-237 |
|
|
Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07146 |
|
120 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou my kind friend! I have the utmost love for thee and I ask God |
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TAB.472x |
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Exhortations and counsels; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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- |
- |
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AB07147 |
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120 |
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O thou spiritual pearl and leaf stirred by the wafting of the Breeze of God! Verily with a heart overflowing with love and affection I perused thy letter |
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DAS.1913-07-13, ABIE.060, BLO_PN#007 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Knowledge; recognition of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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- |
- |
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AB07149 |
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120 |
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Thy letter was received. Its perusal indicated thy faith and firmness in the Covenant |
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SW_v08#16 p.219-220x |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant |
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- |
- |
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AB07150 |
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120 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou my spiritual companion! Two letters have reached me from you |
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TAB.418-419 |
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East and West; communication between East and West; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart |
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- |
- |
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AB07151 |
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120 |
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O friend! ... A celestial fire hath been kindled in the very heart of mankind, and burns |
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SW_v14#01 p.018-019, DWN_v3#08 p.065x, BP1926.025-026 |
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Belief and denial; Call to action; Fire and light; fire and water; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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- |
- |
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AB07153 |
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120 |
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...As to thy question concerning the 54th chapter of Isaiah This chapter refers to the Most Exalted Leaf |
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TDH#064.17x |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Thankfulness; gratitude |
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- |
- |
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AB07154 |
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120 |
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...Thou hast asked concerning the spirits of men. They are not at all annihilated. They are |
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SW_v14#02 p.038x |
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Existence; immortality of the human soul; Soul; spirit after death |
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- |
- |
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AB07170 |
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110 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O my God! O my God! This is a servant who hath ascended to the Kingdom of Thy Mercifulness; supplicated to the realm of Thy Might and Singleness |
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TAB.229-230 |
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Love of God; Prayer for the departed; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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- |
- |
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AB07197 |
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110 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou maidservant of God! Thy writing was considered. Thank God that thou wert fed from the table which hath descended from heaven. |
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TAB.677 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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- |
- |
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AB07223 |
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110 |
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou sign of the Love of God! Be rejoiced that thou hast held the cup of providence in thy hand and drunk the choice wine of guidance |
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TAB.179, BSTW#043b |
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Consolation and comfort; Praise and encouragement; Soul; spirit after death |
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- |
- |
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AB07233 |
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110 |
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O thou nightingale in the Rose-garden of Significances! The poetry that thou hast composed on the occasion of the Feast of the Riḍvan |
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BSTW#297 |
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|
Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies |
|
- |
- |
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AB07234 |
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110 |
|
|
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|
O thou daughter of the Kingdom!... Thou hast written that the Cause is progressing in America. |
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DAS.1914-09-04 |
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|
Growth of the Cause; Human reality created in the image of God; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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- |
- |
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|
AB07292 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou faithful servant of God! Thy letter diffused a musk-scented |
|
|
SW_v10#17 p.319-320 |
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|
Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07309 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art thirsty for the water of reality! Thank thou God that thou art confirmed in listening to the Call of the Divine Kingdom |
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|
DAS.1914-04-17 |
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|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Living waters; water of life; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07312 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Praise be to God, that the friends of God in Washington |
|
|
SW_v07#10 p.094 |
|
|
Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07336 |
|
110 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! The short treatise which thou hast written upon “Service in the Kingdom,” forwarding it here |
|
|
TAB.465-466 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Call to action; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Review of publications |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07348 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O ye who are firm in the Covenant! Today whatever assembly is established that has for its purpose the welfare of mankind |
|
|
SW_v11#06 p.104 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07350 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O ye who are firm in the Covenant! Your letter was received. Praise be to God, that |
|
|
SW_v05#17 p.264, MAB.091-092 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Personal instructions; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07363 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou seeker of Reality!... Truly I say thou art a seeker of Reality and a spreader of Reality! Thou art the cause of spirituality |
|
|
DAS.1914-03-14 |
|
|
Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07386 |
|
110 |
|
Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts |
|
|
O thou my beloved daughter! Thy detailed letter was received. Its contents portrayed the details of the Feast of Nau Roez. |
|
|
BLO_PT#028i |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The power of words; of speech |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07399 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two firm ones in the Covenant! Happy are ye that, like unto a blessed |
|
|
SW_v10#14 p.268 |
|
|
Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07400 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O ye two firm ones in the Covenant! Although we are living in the holy land and you are dwelling in the United States |
|
|
SW_v07#17 p.167 |
|
|
Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07406 |
|
110 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye two maidservants of God! The Lord of the Kingdom hath invited, chosen and guided you through His pure favor |
|
|
TAB.478-479 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07409 |
|
110 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O ye two accepted ones in the Kingdom of God! Your letter was read and its contents caused joy and happiness. Thank God that in such a cycle |
|
|
TAB.049 |
|
|
Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Naming of children; of individuals; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07417 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou real friend! 'Moore' In the Persian language, is 'Ant'; but I hope this Moore may become the lion of the forest |
|
|
DAS.1913-10-19 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07458 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou man of the Kingdom, Thy letter was received. Praise be to God that in Manchester the Fire of the Love of God is ignited |
|
|
DAS.1914-08-02, TDD.009-010 |
|
|
Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual baptism; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07465 |
|
110 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou lamp of the Love of God! Thou hast made the wish for the great martyrdom in the path of Baha', that thou mayest become intoxicated |
|
|
TAB.556 |
|
|
Martyrs and martyrdom; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07477 |
|
110 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou seeker after the Beauty of the True One! What thou hast written was perused. It indicated thy yearning and advancement |
|
|
TAB.695 |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07478 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou seeker of Truth! Thy letter was received. Thou hast complained of thy son and brother. Be thou patient with their defections |
|
|
BSTW#419 |
|
|
Consolation and comfort; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07479 |
|
110 |
|
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou yearner after the Truth! The Supper of the Lord which His Highness the Spirit (Christ) ate with the apostles was a heavenly supper |
|
|
TAB.514, BWF.390-391x |
|
|
Christian doctrine and practice; Literal interpretation; Outward and inward meanings; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07489 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
...Open thou the eloquent tongue and deliver fluent utterances and guide the souls: so that thou mayst be confirmed |
|
|
DAS.1914-03-03x |
|
|
Love of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07504 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou living flame of the love of God! Thy letter was received. It was |
|
|
SW_v10#12 p.236 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Non-participation in politics; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07513 |
|
110 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou beloved maidservant of God! The Divine Providence hath chosen thee, made thee the object of favors and guided thee |
|
|
TAB.521, LOG#0892bx |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; The power of words; of speech |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07514 |
|
110 |
|
Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts |
|
|
O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy letter arrived. Thou hast, very highly, praised Mr. and Mrs. Randall and their eloquent speeches. |
|
|
BLO_PT#028l |
|
|
Call to action; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07528 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who hast turned thy face towards the Kingdom! I read what thou hadst written. Know thou that there is in the world of existence a center for each great matter |
|
|
SW_v04#04 p.073, SW_v08#12 p.144 |
|
|
Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07536 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou respected one! Your letter dated February 2nd, 1919, has been |
|
|
SW_v10#07 p.143 |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07539 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O ye birds of the rose-garden of the Kingdom! Your letter of congratulation like unto the song of the nightingale thrilled the hearts |
|
|
DAS.1914-04-17 |
|
|
Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Importance of community building; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07549 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art enkindled with the fire of the love of God! Thy letter was received on November 24, 1916 |
|
|
SW_v09#17 p.197-198 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07565 |
|
110 |
|
Abdu'l-Baha Writes to Kansas City |
|
|
O ye Herald of the Kingdom of God. Happiness be upon thee for thou hast become free from every fetter and bondage of this transitory world |
|
|
BLO_PT#003e |
|
|
Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07572 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
...Supplicate all of you toward the Kingdom of Abha, beseech ye and render ye thankfulness unto the Lord |
|
|
DAS.1914-03-03x |
|
|
Being a source of light; guidance; Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Living waters; water of life; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07573 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art attracted by the Spirit of God! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God that thou hast seeing eyes and hearing ears. |
|
|
DAS.1914-09-08 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Manifestation of God as sun; Prophecy and fulfillment; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07575 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was received. The details of publishing articles in the newspapers |
|
|
DAS.1914-03-14 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07576 |
|
110 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom! Thy likeness (photograph) was seen. The Sun of the Kingdom hath shed a light on thee |
|
|
TAB.634 |
|
|
Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07580 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who art guided by the light of guidance! It was the effulgence of the Ray which became manifested |
|
|
DAS.1914-09-04 |
|
|
Mosaic imagery; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07597 |
|
110 |
|
Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
|
|
O thou believer in God! Thy letter was received and from its contents happiness was realized. It was a proof of faith and assurance |
|
|
TAB.241-242 |
|
|
Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07598 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O thou who hast believed and art convinced. Thank God you are firm in thy faith and have arisen to serve the Kingdom. |
|
|
DAS.1915-02-14x |
|
|
Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07623 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O ye blessed souls! Praise be to God, that ye have been confirmed |
|
|
SW_v10#12 p.233 |
|
|
Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Unity; oneness of humanity |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07624 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
O ye blessed souls! Thank ye God that ye have heard the Melody of the Kingdom from the Orient. |
|
|
DAS.1914-04-17x |
|
|
Praise and encouragement |
|
- |
- |
|
|
AB07677 |
|
110 |
|
|
|
|
The Cloud of Providence hath poured down the rain of guidance upon the East and the West; the rays of the Sun of Reality |
|
|
DAS.1913-08-03, ABIE.146, BLO_PN#007 |
|
|
Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul |
|
- |
- |
|
|