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ABU1156 |
Words spoken on 1913-12-06 in Haifa |
280 |
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What a beautiful gathering! In all the places I went.... According to the blessed command, it is not permitted to fall on the knees.... A certain Kurd was awakened in the morning to say his prayers |
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SW_v09#02 p.017-018, STAB#106 |
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Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Shrines and Holy places; Stories; anecdotes; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
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ABU2301 |
Words spoken on 1914-01-13 |
110 |
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When these institutions, colleges, hospital, hospice and establishments for the incurables |
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LOG#2055x, DAS.1914-01-13, SW_v05#05 p.071, BW_v01p061 |
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Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Harmony of science and religion; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Unity in diversity |
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ABU1526 |
Words spoken on 1914-02-13 |
210 |
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The view from this hospice is very beautiful, especially because it faces the tomb of the Blessed Beauty |
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SW_v09#03 p.029 |
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Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Prophecy and fulfillment |
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ABU0553 |
Words spoken on 1914-02-19 |
500 |
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In Teheran I spoke with a scholarly gentleman and gave him the divine Message.... My happiness is in these glad tidings and victories... While we were living in Bagdad one of the most honorable men in Persian came there. He called |
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LOG#1981x, DAS.1914-02-19, SW_v07#16 p.155, SW_v09#03 p.035-036, STAB#109, STAB#113 |
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Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Power of the Manifestation of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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ABU0289 |
Words spoken on 1914-06-06 in Tiberias |
750 |
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These are the harbingers of the coming of the spiritual springtime... Once a Mohammadan mullah thought that one of his fingers had become impure |
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DAS.1914-06-06, SW_v09#10 p.108-109x, SW_v09#18 p.207x, STAB#023 |
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Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Martyrs and martyrdom; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Christian clergy; Words vs deeds |
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ABU2796 |
Words spoken on 1914-06-14 in Tiberias |
70 |
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This is all very good! I hope many such useful articles will appear in the press of America and Europe. The mass of humanity must be informed |
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DAS.1914-06-14 |
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Methods of teaching the Cause; Newspapers and the media; publications; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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ABU1608 |
Words spoken on 1914-06-20 in Haifa |
190 |
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Dr. Ardasheer has learned osteopathy very well. He desires to give you a massage.... They investigate every question.... They go to self-interested strangers |
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DAS.1914-06-19, SW_v09#10 p.119-120 |
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Methods of teaching the Cause; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Praise of Western values; culture; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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ABU0199 |
Words spoken on 1914-07-03 |
910 |
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It is said that Jesus entered a village. In those days many houses were broken into |
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DAS.1914-07-03, SW_v09#18 p.212-214, STAB#058 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness |
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ABU2762 |
Words spoken on 1914-07-16 |
70 |
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This wonderful Cause has not been properly introduced into China. It is very necessary that it should be done. |
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DAS.1914-07-16 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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ABU1354 |
Words spoken on 1914-07-25 |
240 |
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It is related that Saboktakeen, one of the renowned ancient kings of Persia, lived |
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DAS.1914-07-25, SW_v09#18 p.204-205, STAB#041 |
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Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Stories; anecdotes; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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ABU0480 |
Words spoken on 1914-08-10 |
550 |
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They are informed too late. The matter is now beyond their criticism and rebuke... Mohammed Ali Pasha had a big, fat camel. When the Hajis started on their long pilgrimage to Mecca |
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DAS.1914-08-10, SW_v09#18 p.210-211x, STAB#119 |
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Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Stories; anecdotes |
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ABU2266 |
Words spoken on 1919-06-08 |
110 |
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The Temple of Eshkabad is unique in that it is the first Temple of the kind that has been erected. Many such temples shall be constructed |
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BSTW#237 |
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Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing |
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ABU1065 |
Words spoken on 1920-05-07 |
300 |
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His Holiness Jesus says, 'He amongst you who desires to become first must be the last, and he who desires to be a master, must become a servant'. |
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BSTW#317 |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Love of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause |
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ABU3247 |
Words spoken to Miss St. in Aug 1910 |
40 |
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Unser Verhältnis zu Gott, dem Herrn, muß auf zwei Grundpfeilern ruhen: williges Unterordnen des eigenen Willens unter den Göttlichen und Aufrichtigkeit |
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SDW v13#11 p.112 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Knowledge; recognition of God; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Servitude; submission to God; repentance |
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ABU2326 |
Words to a Christian minister, spoken on 1914-06-09 |
100 |
Bahá'í Scriptures |
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His holiness Christ came for the promulgation of the law of love; all the prophets were sent… Hast thou love?... |
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DAS.1914-06-09, BSC.454 #832x, SW_v07#17 p.171, SW_v08#11 p.139-140, SW_v09#10 p.110 |
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Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible |
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ABU1045 |
Words to a Persian friend, spoken on 1914-05-27 |
300 |
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This century is the century of Truth. We must relinquish all the rituals and forms which have accumulated for the past ages around the Immortal Image of Truth |
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DAS.1914-05-27 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Empty learning; false spirituality; Fanaticism and hatred; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Stories; anecdotes; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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ABU1193 |
Words to a telegraph officer, spoken on 1913-10-29 |
270 |
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When I was in America, I was most busy... Once upon a time, there was a poor fellah (farmer) who cultivated a patch of ground with cotton. |
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DAS.1913-10-29, SW_v09#18 p.210x, STAB#120 |
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Growth of the Cause; Stories; anecdotes; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
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ABU0779 |
Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1914-12-29 |
380 |
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The friends must be the wise physicians of the world of humanity but they must be graduated from the university of the Manifestations of God. They must first master the science of the spiritual materia-medica |
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DAS.1914-12-29 |
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Material and spiritual existence; two books; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
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ABU0895 |
Words to Alma Albertson et al, spoken on 1900-11-21 |
340 |
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Jesus spoke everything in parables because the ideal sense is, in this way, revealed and understood. |
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PN_1900 p017, PN_1900 p103, BSTW#169a |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light |
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ABU0566 |
Words to an army commander, spoken on 1914-05-11 |
490 |
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By a general agreement all the governments of the world must disarm simultaneously. It will |
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DAS.1914-05-11, SW_v05#08 p.116, SW_v07#06 p.042-043, SW_v08#12 p.155-156, PN_1914 p012, STAB#151 |
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Call to action; Stories; anecdotes; The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace |
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ABU1176 |
Words to an Indian scholar, spoken on 1914-03-19 |
270 |
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Just as you are a servant of God I am also the servant of God. I am the absolute servant of the Almighty without implication or interpretation. |
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DAS.1914-03-19 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Knowledge; recognition of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Religious rituals minimized or eliminated; Servitude; submission to God; repentance |
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ABU1631 |
Words to an Indian scholar, spoken on 1914-03-25 |
190 |
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They appear and disappear. They have no importance whatsoever in the religious world... The course of this stupendous creation is not changed through their blind, dogmatic assertions. |
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DAS.1914-03-25 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Manifestation of God as educator; Need for an educator; Religion as reality; definitions of religion |
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ABU0526 |
Words to Archie Bell spoken in June 1914 |
520 |
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I am pleased, very pleased to meet one from far away America… Baha'ism is simply a message, its prophecies are readily explained by all religions… I find gems of truth in what Mrs. [Mary Baker] Eddy said and these things I include and accept. But there are many exaggerations... |
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DAS.1914-10-30x, SHL.307-317 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Miracles and their interpretation; Oneness; unity of religion; Suffering and imprisonment |
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ABU1632 |
Words to Arthur Agnew et al, spoken on 1907-04-16 |
190 |
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Concerning the Temple, the Mashrak el Azkar, it is a very important matter. The most important thing now in America is the building of the Temple. |
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SW_v01#12 p.006x, PN_1907 p053, TTAG.022-023, BLO_PN#101 |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Importance of community building |
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ABU2767 |
Words to Breakwell, Hopper, Brittingham, spoken around 1901-09-04 |
70 |
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this meant the River of those who went before; that is to say, the religious laws of each preceding prophet are annulled... In the time of Christ the commands of Moses were as dry bones |
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PN_1901 p023 |
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Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light |
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ABU1041 |
Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909 |
300 |
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Some of the souls are not aware of the importance of the Mashrak-el-Azkar. They think and say: The other nations |
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SW_v06#17 p.136x, AHF.023-024 |
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Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
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ABU1930 |
Words to Corinne and Arna True spoken in Feb. 1907 |
150 |
Table Talks and Notes Taken at Acca |
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The Master said there were four kinds of light; the light from the lamp was one; but because the face of a man does not give out light |
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TTCT.31-32 |
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Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
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ABU2794 |
Words to Dickinson Miller, spoken on 1911-08-24 |
70 |
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the Master said religion was one truth which the sectarians had divided; however, the Light can be found everywhere... As to mystical experiences: most assuredly the saints and mystics had real experiences. The proof of the reality of the experience was its fruit. If the result was spiritual, we might know the experience was of God. |
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AIF.1911-08-24, PN_1909B p026, DJT.165, BLO_PN#027 |
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Bringing forth results; fruit; Mystical themes; Oneness; unity of religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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ABU0044 |
Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken around Feb. 1901 |
1620 |
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Verses 1 to 11. This story needs no explanation. The meaning of it is plainly to be understood. Verse 11. 'Neither do I condemn thee...' |
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SW_v08#11 p.144x, SW_v08#19 p.241x, PN_unsorted p066, BSTW#135, STAB#043x |
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Degrees of faith; certitude; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Love of God; Manifestation of God as mirror; Manifestation of God as sun; Martyrs and martyrdom; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The cloud ['ama]; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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ABU0297 |
Words to Ethel Rosenberg et al, spoken around July 1904 |
740 |
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As I said before, you must be sure whether the gardener is the True Gardener or not - if he is a true gardener what he does is right.... A wise schoolmaster should send his scholars out to play or to practice gymnastics |
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LOG#0491x, SW_v09#08 p.091x, PN_1900 p033 |
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Manifestation of God as divine physician; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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ABU2941 |
Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-02 |
60 |
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That is passed now. An arrow that has been shot does not return to the bow... That rests with the delegates to the Convention, delegates only - not strangers. The Convention is like a parliament. |
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PN_1919 p059, PN_1920 p003, PN_1920 p012, PN_1920 p021 |
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Business; financial; property matters; Consultation; House of Justice; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters |
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ABU3489 |
Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-05 |
20 |
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Whatever anyone thinks, he says, but do not trust what is said unless I have written with my own hand, that is correct. |
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PN_1919 p068, PN_1920 p015, PN_1920 p027 |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters |
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ABU1318 |
Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-06 |
240 |
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Whatever there is in the world of contingency is a symbol of the spiritual world; whatever there is on the earth is a symbol of heavenly things. |
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PN_1904 p002, PN_1904 p034, TTAW.004-005, BLO_PN#102 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Empty learning; false spirituality; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
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ABU0527 |
Words to Hannen, Latimer et al, spoken on 1912-07-31 |
520 |
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The Bahá'í must first be informed of the Principles and Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh, then go forth |
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SW_v03#11 p.005-006, PN_1912_heh p006, PN_1912 p005, STAB#036 |
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Martyrs and martyrdom; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment |
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ABU1344 |
Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 |
240 |
Daily Lessons Received at Akka |
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A great king walking in his garden one day noticed a man, about ninety years old |
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SW_v09#18 p.207-208, DLA.038-039, BLO_PN#026, STAB#001 |
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Service to others; to the Cause of God; Stories; anecdotes; Wisdom [hikmat] |
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ABU2684 |
Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 |
80 |
Daily Lessons Received at Akka |
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To have it (the Mashrak-el-Azkar) built is most important. Some material things have spiritual effect |
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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 |
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Connection between material and spiritual worlds; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Importance of community building |
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ABU2814 |
Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 |
70 |
Daily Lessons Received at Akka |
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There is a Persian story of a thief who, in order to rob a certain house, went to work to undermine the foundation |
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SW_v09#18 p.208, DLA.034, BLO_PN#026, STAB#102 |
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Humor; jokes; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech |
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ABU3336 |
Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 |
30 |
Daily Lessons Received at Akka |
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In the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar services will be held every morning. There will be no organ in the Temple. In buildings nearby |
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DLA.014x, BNE.188, BLO_PN#026x |
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Harmony of science and religion; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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ABU1773 |
Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 |
170 |
Ten Days in the Light of Akka |
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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. |
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TDLA.045, BLO_PN#104 |
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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 |
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ABU1867 |
Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 |
160 |
Ten Days in the Light of Akka |
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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 |
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SW_v08#06 p.065x, TDLA.013-014, BLO_PN#104, STAB#030 |
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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 |
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ABU2095 |
Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 |
130 |
Ten Days in the Light of Akka |
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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 |
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TDLA.040, VLAB.105, BLO_PN#104 |
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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 |
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ABU2683 |
Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 |
80 |
Ten Days in the Light of Akka |
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A master had a slave who was completely devoted to him. One day he gave the slave a melon |
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SW_v09#18 p.208, TDLA.103, VLAB.147, BLO_PN#104 |
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Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude |
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ABU3026 |
Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 |
50 |
Ten Days in the Light of Akka |
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It will not be possible in the future for men to amass great fortunes by the labor of others. The rich will willingly divide. |
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SW_v07#15 p.147, SW_v13#12 p.341, PN_unsorted p076, TDLA.007, BLO_PN#104 |
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Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Predictions and prophecies; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Wealth inequality and its moderation |
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ABU1052 |
Words to Juliet Thompson et al, spoken on 1909-07-10 |
300 |
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At the time of prayer one must hold in one's mind some object. Then he must turn his face and direct his mind to this picture. |
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PN_1909 p017, PN_1909 p051, PN_1909C p097, DJT.090-091, BLO_PN#027, STAB#059, STAB#070 |
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Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Idolatry; Manifestation of God as mediator; Mary Magdalene; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; Resurrection of Christ; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer; Transcendence; unknowability of God |
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ABU0369 |
Words to Kathryn Frankland spoken at house of the Master in Haifa, 1920-11-22 |
650 |
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Praise be to God you have been here a month and have attained to the privilege of visiting the Holy Tombs |
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PN_1920 p073, PN_1920_heh p026, PN_1920_heh_haifa p083 |
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Growth of the Cause; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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ABU1570 |
Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-04 |
200 |
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Yes, it is a good day in America, the day of your physical freedom. But today you celebrated your spiritual freedom…. The world is in prison and bondage, through the heads of religion who have captivated the spirit. |
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PN_1909 p008-009, PN_1909 p034, PN_1909B p015, PN_1909C p082, DJT.045-046, BLO_PN#027 |
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Blind imitation [taqlid]; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering; rejection of Christ; True liberty; freedom |
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ABU2511 |
Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-05 |
90 |
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We ought to pray for Miss C., that she may become just as God wishes her to be.... Once a Pharisee and a Publican entered the Temple to pray. |
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PN_1909 p011, PN_1909 p038, PN_1909B p019, DJT.056, BLO_PN#027, STAB#125 |
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Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Stories; anecdotes |
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ABU2401 |
Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-06 |
100 |
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Afflictions and troubles are due to the state of not being content with what God has ordained for you. If one submits himself to God he is happy |
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SW_v07#18 p.187, PN_1909 p011, PN_1909 p022, PN_1909 p039, PN_1909B p020, PN_1909C p089, PN_unsorted p046, DJT.059-060, BLO_PN#027, STAB#127 |
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Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Free will and predestination; fate; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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ABU0381 |
Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-09 |
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Music is one of the important arts. It has a great effect upon the human spirit. Musical melodies are a certain something which prove to be accidental... Music is an important means to the education |
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COC#1421, LOG#1361x, LOG#1370x, SW_v15#04 p.130x, PN_1909 p015, PN_1909 p047, PN_1909C p063, PN_1909F p034, DJT.080-082, BLO_PN#027, STAB#143 |
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Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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ABU0950 |
Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-17 |
320 |
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We had at one time very great sufferings and persecutions. We were greatly harassed at Acca. Praise be to God that you came here in the utmost joy and happiness... A Turk came here and one of the inhabitants told him |
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PN_1919 p023, PN_1919 p115, LAT.038-043, STAB#141 |
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Holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Music and singing; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal language |
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