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ABU3167 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 40 Maybe, but if this is so, it will be known in the future. There are prophecies in the old Persian books that were taken to India long ago by Zoroastrians DLA.062, BLO_PN#026 Predictions and prophecies; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster - -
ABU3529 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 20 Moral life consists in the government of one's self. Immortality is government of a human soul by the Divine Will. SW_v14#01 p.009, PN_unsorted p076, TDLA.005, BLO_PN#104 Existence; immortality of the human soul; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU3601 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 10 Our Actions reveal what we are, no matter what the tongue speaks. TDLA.005, BLO_PN#104 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU3617 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 10 His spiritual attributes. No one can destroy his spiritual qualities; they are from God. SW_v07#16 p.153, PN_unsorted p076, TDLA.014, BLO_PN#104 Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU3511 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 20 Yes, prayer might prevent the strong wind from blowing out the light of the lamp--but it could never change the amount of oil in the lamp--that is preordained. DLA.032, BLO_PN#026 Free will and predestination; fate; Power of prayer; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering - -
ABU3026 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 50 It will not be possible in the future for men to amass great fortunes by the labor of others. The rich will willingly divide. SW_v07#15 p.147, SW_v13#12 p.341, PN_unsorted p076, TDLA.007, BLO_PN#104 Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Predictions and prophecies; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Wealth inequality and its moderation - -
ABU2034 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 140 No, it is not the Spirit of God, but it is the Bounty of God. It is not a part of God, for it is His creation. To illustrate: Take a lamp DLA.031, BLO_PN#026 Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Soul; spirit after death; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
ABU0107 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 1200 These Supreme Holy Souls are Godlike in their attributes. The garments in which they appear are different, but the attributes are the same. TDLA.031-037, BLO_PN#104 Differences between the Manifestations; station of distinction; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Oneness or innumerability of the Manifestations of God; Power of the Manifestation of God; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab; Twin Manifestations - -
ABU2683 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 80 A master had a slave who was completely devoted to him. One day he gave the slave a melon SW_v09#18 p.208, TDLA.103, VLAB.147, BLO_PN#104 Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
ABU2905 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 60 Be firm in the West! Let the foundation principles of this Truth become deep-rooted. Hold fast until the fullness of Reality comes to you. TDLA.005-006, BLO_PN#104 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU3499 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 20 Everything in life ministers to our development. Our lesson is to study and learn. Money and difficulties are alike advantages to us. TDLA.010, BLO_PN#104 Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU3404 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 30 There are two kinds of suffering, one subtle, the other gross. The subtle suffering is hatred, anger, fear, and torment TDLA.011, BLO_PN#104 Justice and wrath of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB00075 1210 ای منجذبه ملکوت الله نامه مفصل رسید از قرائتش نهایت سرور حاصل گردید زیرا دلیل O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy detailed letter was received.... Evil spirits are deprived of eternal life…. That the Most Great Name exerciseth influence over both physical and spiritual matters is sure and certain BRL_DAK#0225, MKT3.184, AVK2.230.01x, DWNP_v6#03 p.001-003x, YHA1.015x COC#1025x, LOG#0925x, LOG#1732x, LOG#1762x, SW_v02#15 p.005-007+016, SW_v08#18 p.236, SW_v14#07 p.210, DLA.077, BLO_PN#026 Demons and evil spirits; Love of God; Rejection of Muhammad; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU3644 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 10 Tests are like fire which purifies. TDLA.014, BLO_PN#104 Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU3215 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 40 When we give the Message, we develop ourselves. Our own heart is opened when we teach the heart of the listener. The more we give, the more we get. TDLA.015, BLO_PN#104 Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU3509 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 20 Guidance to God. What is dearer to man than life? So, therefore, leading a soul to Eternal Life is the greatest blessing and benefit you can bestow upon that soul. TDLA.014-015, BLO_PN#104 Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0321 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 710 Do everything in your power to help the poor and needy. Serve God in this way... Souls differ in their capacity to receive and manifest the Light of the Spirit. TDLA.041-044, BLO_PN#104 Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Differences in human capacity; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Origin of the soul; the soul as emanation; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; War and peace - -
ABU1629 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 190 I will pray God to assist you. It has often happened that one who is not able to teach would be sent forth, and when the time came, that one would be found powerful and eloquent. TDLA.016-017, BLO_PN#104 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU0537 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 510 Women in Persia were treated badly in former times by the Muhammadans.... Qurratu'l-'Ayn was one of the greatest and most heroic women TDLA.052-054, BLO_PN#104 Martyrs and martyrdom; Role and station of women; Tahirih [Qurratu'l-'Ayn] - -
ABU3032 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 50 The form of the cross is made by two lines crossing each other at right angles. It is to be found in everything--even in this piece of cloth. It is the symbol of spiritual sacrifice. DLA.063, BLO_PN#026 Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
ABU2368 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 100 The Revelation of Bahá‘u'lláh contains all the great laws and principles of social government. The basis of God's perfect laws is love for humanity and help for human needs. TDLA.014, BLO_PN#104 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU1773 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 170 In the Book of Íqán we can read the Word of God concerning the true Reincarnation, which is the Return of the Spiritual Qualities in the Servants of God. TDLA.045, BLO_PN#104 Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; John the Baptist; Reincarnation; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Return of the Manifestations of God; Suffering; rejection of Christ - -
ABU0848 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 360 The great Sacrifice is to forget one's self entirely--to sacrifice everything, as did Christ. SW_v08#06 p.065x, DLA.017, BLO_PN#026 Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU3082 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 50 I once lived in a cave on Mount Carmel. One day I went to the Carmelite Monastery and asked to see someone, saying I had a message to deliver. They refused to see me or hear my message. TDLA.008, BLO_PN#104 Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Mount Carmel; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU1344 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 240 A great king walking in his garden one day noticed a man, about ninety years old SW_v09#18 p.207-208, DLA.038-039, BLO_PN#026, STAB#001 Service to others; to the Cause of God; Stories; anecdotes; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
ABU1867 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 160 In America you have only received a taste of the spiritual food... Concentrate the soul upon God so that it may become as a fountain pouring out the Water SW_v08#06 p.065x, TDLA.013-014, BLO_PN#104, STAB#030 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Pure intentions in teaching the Cause; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU1469 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 220 Speech is necessary and good between soul and soul. Nothing of this world is eternal. The highest longing and ambition of some people is to be a king or queen TDLA.017-018, BLO_PN#104 Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU1273 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 250 Soon it will be the time of Spring. Already the signs of the flowers may be seen upon the mountains and in the valleys. When Spring comes, there is a Divine Wisdom in its appearance. TDLA.057-058, BLO_PN#104 Fulfillment of true potential; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2917 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 60 You are near to God, and day by day you will progress by the knowledge of God toward spiritual joy. Then you will be a source of guidance to others. TDLA.039, BLO_PN#104 Being a source of light; guidance; Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Knowledge; recognition of God; Nearness to God; Prayer for nearness to God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU3262 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 40 Spirit is universal. Man is created spirit in a potential degree. Growth is from a mental into a spiritual station SW_v14#01 p.009, TDLA.006, BLO_PN#104 Free will and predestination; fate; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; 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 - -
AB03829 190 ایتها المنجذبه بنفحات الله انی قرئت نمیقتک الجدیده المورخ ۳۰ اکتوبر سنه ۱۹۰۲ O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily I read thy recent letter, dated October 30, 1902, and noted its contents... As to thy question regarding the 'Minor Resurrection' and the first creation YMM.357x DLA.091x, MAB.007, BLO_PN#026x Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU1627 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 190 May we all live in the Sea of Reality and be filled with the Love of God. Thank God we are in the Ark of the Covenant. TDLA.046-047, BLO_PN#104 Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Development of capacity and readiness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God - -
ABU2642 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 80 In the East there are many peoples who never use a knife or fork. To eat with their fingers is custom among them TDLA.011-012, BLO_PN#104 Material and spiritual existence; two books; Personal instructions; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU3225 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 40 Spirit is the highest and supreme development of the soul. Soul is the material or outer self—the Mind. Mind is the action of the Soul's powers. SW_v14#01 p.009, TDLA.009, BLO_PN#104 Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman] - -
ABU0744 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 400 Soul is the human will to live temporally. Spirit is the Divine Will to live forever. Salvation is the quickening of soul into Spirit. PN_unsorted p076, TDLA.022-024, BLO_PN#104 Differences in human capacity; Free will and predestination; fate; Heaven and paradise; heaven and hell; Knowledge; recognition of God; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Reincarnation; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; 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 - -
ABU3596 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 10 It rests with the mercy of God and through the eternal bounty it will not be deprived of that mercy. SW_v09#09 p.101, TDLA.006, BLO_PN#104 Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Soul; spirit after death - -
ABU3101 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 50 There are no earth-bound souls. When the souls that are not good die LOG#0687x, DLA.035-036, BLO_PN#026 Demons and evil spirits; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart - -
ABU0433 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 590 Today we will speak about Obedience! The Manifestation of God is a perfect example... Real obedience and real sacrifice are identical - absolute readiness to follow and SW_v08#05 p.060x, SW_v08#17 p.221-222x, TDLA.048-051, BLO_PN#104 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU2646 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 80 True Religion has nothing to do with human imagination. God's Will is independent of human opinion. Personal ideas and mere human prejudice are the great obstacles to spiritual growth. TDLA.009-010, BLO_PN#104 Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Unity in diversity; Word of God is its own standard - -
ABU2880 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 60 If all the world should combine to overthrow the Covenant, it could not succeed. ‘Abdu'l-Bahá loves all no matter how they turn away from Him. SW_v08#16 p.216-217x, TDLA.010, BLO_PN#104 Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU3181 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 40 Jesus was a dyer by trade. He also lived in Egypt. 'Out of Egypt have I called My Son' was spoken of Jesus. The fifth Gospel which is considered non-canonical gave other history of Jesus TDLA.009, BLO_PN#104 Christian doctrine and practice; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible - -
ABU3334 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 30 Spirituality is the possession of a good, pure heart. When the heart is pure SW_v07#18 p.177, TDLA.018, BLO_PN#104 Knowledge of self; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; 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 - -
ABU2095 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 130 Let them alone. What would they do if a former king had reigned and a new king was now seated upon the throne? They must acknowledge the new king TDLA.040, VLAB.105, BLO_PN#104 Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Suffering and imprisonment; Superiority; incomparability of the Word of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU2946 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 60 They come from other minds: they are reflected. One should not become a mirror for them--to reflect them, neither should one try to control them LOG#1730x, DLA.035, BLO_PN#026 Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Power of imagination; thought; right intention; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU1727 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 180 This power is neither heavenly nor spiritual; neither is it an influence from disembodied spirits. It is the human spirit-magnetism LOG#1753x, DLA.037-038, BLO_PN#026 Occult sciences; psychic phenomena; Power of imagination; thought; right intention - -
ABU3500 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 20 The right hand is the hand of honor. In the East, wearing it upon this hand attracts attention and causes comment. But the real place to wear the Greatest Name is in the heart. TDLA.016, BLO_PN#104 Personal instructions - -
ABU2417 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 100 It was both a physical and spiritual. They journeyed to the Promised Land, and geography and history both prove that this was a physical journey. LOG#1678x, DLA.045, BLO_PN#026 Literal interpretation; Outward and inward meanings; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU0468 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 560 Bahá'í Scriptures Bahá‘u'lláh is the same Light in a new Lamp. To see, we must look at the Light and not at the Lamp.... Will is the center or focus of human understanding. We must will to know God BSC.503 #968x, SW_v07#19 p.195x, TDLA.029-031, BLO_PN#104 Blind imitation [taqlid]; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Literal interpretation; Oneness; unity of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU2877 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 60 Know and realize the greatness of the Cause into which you have entered. Look not at the present. The day will come when there will not be a house which does not contain a believer in this Revelation. TDLA.016, BLO_PN#104 Growth of the Cause; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Superiority; incomparability of the Word of God - -
ABU2916 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 60 The Blessed Perfection has revealed a Tablet called 'Tablet of the Spiritual World.' All who read it are filled with an anxious desire to leave this world TDLA.007-008, BLO_PN#104 Challenging nature; abstruseness of the Word of God; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU3203 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 40 Miracles are constantly being performed in the material world about us, yet they make but little impression. Every Prophet has His own particular Mission and function. TDLA.005, BLO_PN#104 Miracles and their interpretation; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God - -
ABU3609 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 10 The soul is the Sanctuary of God; Reason is His Throne. TDLA.005, BLO_PN#104 Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Soul is the essential reality of man; 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 - -
ABU3486 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 20 The Prophets and Holy Men always went into the wilderness to pray. Many of them walked upon Mount Carmel and communed with God. TDLA.009, BLO_PN#104 Meditation; Mindfulness; concentration; focus; Mount Carmel - -
ABU3035 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 50 They had philosophers and great men, but while their civilization was full of beauty and was superior to that of the Romans, it was material--neither moral nor spiritual. DLA.046-047, BLO_PN#026 Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization - -
ABU3619 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 10 These are the words of Bahá'u'lláh referring to His persecutions and those of His Martyrs. DLA.062-063, BLO_PN#026 Martyrs and martyrdom; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU3369 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 30 Every drop of blood shed in the Cause of God will raise up one hundred believers. Martyrdom is the supreme test of belief. TDLA.005, BLO_PN#104 Growth of the Cause; Martyrs and martyrdom; Predictions and prophecies; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice - -
ABU1183 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 270 God has favored us by bringing us together again at His Table. May His Mercy and Bounty make night as day and make the Day everlasting! TDLA.077-078, BLO_PN#104 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Many are called but few are chosen; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Primal Will and the Word; Remembrance; Manifestation of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU3102 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 50 Yes, it will be necessarily so, for the Kingdom requires it. The King appoints one to be his prime minister, another to be his greatest general PN_unsorted p021, DLA.040, BLO_PN#026 Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Maintainance of degrees in society - -
ABU1696 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 180 God is like the calm and limitless sea. His Bounty is overflowing and illimitable. In our physical selves we are like the animals... The true pleasure and happiness depend upon the spiritual perception and enjoyment. SW_v07#19 p.196x, TDLA.038-039, VLAB.125x, BLO_PN#104 Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Nearness to God; Prayer for nearness to God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU3620 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 10 Whatever is done in love is never any trouble, and---there is always time. PTF.052, DLA.042, VLAB.090, BLO_PN#026 E. Mahony (1), E. Mahony (2) Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion - -
ABU2283 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 110 To the Beloved of God, Tell them I love them with all My Heart, that I always think of them and never forget them DLA.068, BLO_PN#026 Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity - -
ABU3618 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 10 The miracles of Christ were spiritual teachings, not literal. TDLA.014, BLO_PN#104 Literal interpretation; Miracles and their interpretation; Outward and inward meanings; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
ABU1895 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 160 The love shown by animals is instinctive and not dependent upon their own will--that is, they are endowed with their qualities and use them in a natural way DLA.032-033, BLO_PN#026 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Free will and predestination; fate; Kindness to and rights of animals; 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 - -
ABU3612 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 10 No, the ablution is only for the obligatory daily prayer which should be said three times a day. DLA.064, BLO_PN#026 Islamic rituals; holy days; practices; etc.; Law of obligatory prayer; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer - -
ABU1278 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 250 Christ said that nothing could ascend into Heaven except that which came down from Heaven. He also said, 'I came from Heaven and will return to Heaven,' TDLA.027-028, BLO_PN#104 Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB03257 320 Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá ایتها المنجذبه بنفحات الله انی قرئت تحریرک المرسل الی انطون افندی العزیز O thou who art attracted by the fragrances of God! I have read thy letter addressed to the dear Anton Effendi [3.5s]... ...Regarding the statement in The Hidden Words, that man must renounce his own self, the meaning is that he must renounce his inordinate desires BRL_DAK#0219, MNMK#050 p.134x, MMK1#181 p.201x SWAB#181x, LOG#0596x, DLA.090x, BLO_PN#026x Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU2202 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 120 No, for the word generation has a different meaning in different places. Christ referred to the Christ Dispensation, or cycle LOG#1717x, DLA.045-046, BLO_PN#026 Chastisement and requital; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Justice and wrath of God - -
ABU1589 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 200 God's creation is perfect. Every part of the universe has its connection with every other part, according to a Divine system. DLA.020-021, BLO_PN#026 Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of cause and effect - -
ABU3610 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 10 Yes, there must be a standard of perfection for human example. TDLA.006, BLO_PN#104 Infallibility; sinlessness ['ismat] - -
ABU3528 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 20 Prayer is both attitude and word, it depends upon the soul-condition. It is like a song SW_v08#04 p.043, TDLA.016, BLO_PN#104 Importance of prayer; Music and singing; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer - -
ABU2814 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 70 There is a Persian story of a thief who, in order to rob a certain house, went to work to undermine the foundation SW_v09#18 p.208, DLA.034, BLO_PN#026, STAB#102 Humor; jokes; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech - -
ABU3398 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 30 Think not of yourselves, but think of the bounty of God. This will always make you happy. [The peacock] is contented because he never looks at his feet--which are ugly--but always at his plumage which is very beautiful. DLA.064, BLO_PN#026 Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Humor; jokes; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
ABU1346 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 240 A certain king had a subject who having by a heroic action rescued the king from a great peril SW_v09#18 p.208-209, TDLA.103, BLO_PN#104 Humility; meekness; lowliness; Stories; anecdotes; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
ABU2510 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 90 The mountain is large, but it has no intelligence. The diamond is small, but it is filled with light. The elephant produces no melody TDLA.039, BLO_PN#104 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love of God; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2267 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 110 Everlasting Life is the Bounty of God. It is like the Sea of Reality. The believers are the waves of that Sea, one great Sea and a thousand waves as one. TDLA.008, BLO_PN#104 Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Symbolism of color and light; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity - -
ABU3336 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 30 In the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar services will be held every morning. There will be no organ in the Temple. In buildings nearby DLA.014x, BNE.188, BLO_PN#026x Harmony of science and religion; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU1142 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 280 The House of Justice must be obeyed in all things because it has been established by the Blessed Perfection. The Council of Constantine decided many things wisely TDLA.025-026, BLO_PN#104 House of Justice; Justice and mercy; Means of establishment of future civilization; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; War and peace - -
ABU2396 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 100 At the time of Muhammad, He sanctioned war for the preservation of the lives of His followers. The laws of individual justice were confused and preliminary in the souls of men. TDLA.011, BLO_PN#104 Episodes from the early history of Islam; Holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Muhammad; Islam; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
ABU1699 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 180 The history of Mount Carmel is holy history. A spiritual atmosphere surrounds this 'Mountain of God.' Elijah and Jesus spent part of their precious lives upon it. TDLA.055-056, BLO_PN#104 Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Prophecy and fulfillment; Shrines and Holy places; Universal education - -
ABU3384 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 30 Sow the seeds of love in the heart... By our actions we reveal what is growing in the heart. Actions are mirrors of the soul. SW_v08#05 p.058 , PN_unsorted p076, TDLA.012, BLO_PN#104 Exhortations and counsels; Goodly deeds; actions; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity - -
ABU3597 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 10 Faith is not so much what we believe as what we carry out. SW_v08#05 p.058 , PN_unsorted p076, TDLA.013, BLO_PN#104 Goodly deeds; actions - -
ABU2518 Words to a Catholic woman spoken in Jan. 1908 90 Letitia, tell the good nuns that they need have no fear...We have so many Baha'is, who come here, begging with all their hearts and all their love for instruction, that only to them do we give our precious teaching. PN_unsorted p064, VLAB.046-047, DLA.067-068 Freedom of thought and action - -
ABU2298 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 110 There are two kinds of death. One is preordained, and the other is dependent upon may things. For example, a lamp is filled with oil DLA.031-032, BLO_PN#026 Free will and predestination; fate; Life and death - -
ABU3184 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 40 The Prophets of the Word could not sin. They possess the power and will to violate the Will of God, but the desire to do so is never present in them. TDLA.010, BLO_PN#104 Free will and predestination; fate; Infallibility; sinlessness ['ismat] - -
ABU1872 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 160 We must love all humanity as the children of God. Even if they kill us we must die with love for them. SW_v15#05 p.153x, TDLA.020-021, BLO_PN#104 Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Four; five pathways of love; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Love of God; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence - -
ABU2400 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 100 No, this was on account of all the parts of the universe having a connection and being dependent upon one another. To study the universe, take the body of man DLA.024-025, BLO_PN#026 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar] - -
ABU3335 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 30 The disciples of Jesus, passing along the road and seeing a dead dog, remarked how offensive and disgusting SW_v09#18 p.211, TDLA.103, TOR.170, BLO_PN#104 Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Exhortations and counsels; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2523 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 90 In the olden time, it was not possible for women to sit at table in equality with the men, but in this Day it is different PN_1908 p007, DLA.016, BLO_PN#026 Equality of men and women; Praise of Western values; culture; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
ABU3364 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 30 Know this—that the Revelation of Bahá‘u'lláh is the Word of God. There will not be a home which does not contain a believer. TDLA.007, BLO_PN#104 Entry by troops; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause - -
ABU2868 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 60 In this Cause, he who is active and who makes an effort will always meet with success. In worldly matters how often we see PN_unsorted p021, DLA.039-040, BLO_PN#026 Bringing forth results; fruit; Effort; striving; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
ABU3538 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 20 We should not be occupied with our failings and weaknesses, hut concern ourselves with the will of God so that it may flow through us, thereby healing these human infirmities. SW_v14#06 p.165, PN_unsorted p076, TDLA.013, BLO_PN#104 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline - -
AB00152 920 Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá ای منجذبه ملکوت الله آنچه بتاریخ ۱۹ آگست سنه ۱۹۰۵ مرقوم نموده بودی ملاحظه O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God: Thy writing of August 19, 1905, was considered, and the contents were a source of joy.... The prayers which were written for the purpose of healing BRL_DAK#0227, MNMK#156 p.290x, MMK1#139 p.156x, MMK5#144 p.112x SWAB#139x, LOG#0924x, LOG#1761x, SW_v08#08 p.097x, SW_v08#18 p.230x, DLA.084, MAB.008b, BLO_PN#026, BSTW#369a Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for healing; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures - -
ABU1854 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 160 These are precious and wonderful days in ‘Akká. Each day is as a year. Your visit cannot be measured merely by the length of time you have been here. TDLA.012-013, BLO_PN#104 Differences in human capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU3576 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 10 They are limited only by the capacity of souls to whom They reveal the Word. TDLA.006, BLO_PN#104 Differences in human capacity; Physical limitations of the Manifestation of God - -
ABU3054 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 50 Giving up everything in the Cause of God and following His Will no matter where it leads. We must not have desire for anything else but God. TDLA.015, BLO_PN#104 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice - -
ABU1809 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 170 This is a deep and lengthy subject, but briefly, there is, as we know, a power that composes and a power that decomposes LOG#0688x, DLA.043-044, BLO_PN#026 Angels; Composition and decomposition; Demons and evil spirits; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology - -
ABU1000 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 310 Faith outwardly means to believe in the message a Manifestation brings to the world... But, in reality, Faith embodies three degrees SW_v08#05 p.058x, TDLA.059-060, BLO_PN#104 Degrees of faith; certitude; Goodly deeds; actions; Second birth; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU3202 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 40 Allusion cannot convey what Reality teaches. Christ said, 'What has happened in the past will happen again in the future.' The reason of this is that all things are under the operation of Divine Law TDLA.012, BLO_PN#104 Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Limits of language; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Transcendence; unknowability of God - -
ABU2116 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 130 It belongs to the lesson of yesterday. Events like these happen because of the connection between the parts of the universe, for every small part has connection DLA.021-022, BLO_PN#026 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of cause and effect; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world - -
ABU3261 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 40 Bahá'í Scriptures Fruit and grains. The time will come when meat will no longer be eaten. COC#1052x, LOG#1009x, BSC.453 #830x, PN_unsorted p076, TDLA.008-009, BLO_PN#104 Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology - -
ABU2911 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 60 See how the enemies of Christ persecuted and crucified Him, yet He loved them all. Man is like a tree. The tree lives to produce fruit. The fruit of man is love. TDLA.020, BLO_PN#104 Bringing forth results; fruit; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Love of God; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love - -
ABU3428 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 30 Some material things have a spiritual effect. The spoken words cause a vibration DLA.013, BLO_PN#026 Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The power of words; of speech - -
ABU2684 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 80 To have it (the Mashrak-el-Azkar) built is most important. Some material things have spiritual effect SW_v06#07 p.053, SW_v06#17 p.134, SW_v07#07 p.058+060, BW_v01p060-061, DLA.014, BNE.188, BLO_PN#026 Connection between material and spiritual worlds; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Importance of community building - -
AB01992 280 O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Verily I read thy latest letter and great love welled forth unto thee SW_v08#19 p.239, DLA.088, BLO_PN#026 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 - -
ABU3263 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 40 Any movement that is for the benefit of mankind should be joined by the Bahá'ís. If they are not asked to help, they should offer their services DLA.065, BLO_PN#026 Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Universality of the Cause - -
ABU3643 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 10 Yes, though not so great as Buddha. DLA.062, BLO_PN#026 Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East - -
ABU3090 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 50 A sincere worker in the Cause of God is always assisted by the Divine Spirit when such questions arise. The Truth will flow through you TDLA.015, BLO_PN#104 Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education and the development of capacity; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
ABU3637 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 10 Bahá'u'lláh was a descendent of Abraham. DLA.066, BLO_PN#026 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 - -
ABU0466 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 560 In the Book of the Zend-Avesta the Zoroastrians are awaiting the Coming of two Manifestations.... Moses said that after him should come Joshua. The Christ said, addressing Peter... My assistance is the assistance of the Blessed Perfection. SW_v08#17 p.221x, SW_v08#15 p.211-212x, TDLA.061-063, BLO_PN#104, BSTW#484x Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Twin Manifestations - -
ABU3548 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 20 No, they are a distinct Revelation of God and will form a Book larger than our Bible. TDLA.006-007, BLO_PN#104 Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day - -
ABU3372 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 30 There is no appointed length of life for man. Lengthen your life by living according to God's spiritual laws. Then you will live forever. TDLA.009, BLO_PN#104 Attaining the life of the spirit; Knowledge; recognition of God; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The ephemeral and the eternal - -
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