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ABU1156 Words spoken on 1913-12-06 in Haifa 280 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 SW_v09#02 p.017-018, STAB#106 Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Shrines and Holy places; Stories; anecdotes; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU2301 Words spoken on 1914-01-13 110 When these institutions, colleges, hospital, hospice and establishments for the incurables LOG#2055x, DAS.1914-01-13, SW_v05#05 p.071, BW_v01p061 Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Harmony of science and religion; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Unity in diversity - -
ABU1526 Words spoken on 1914-02-13 210 The view from this hospice is very beautiful, especially because it faces the tomb of the Blessed Beauty SW_v09#03 p.029 Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Prophecy and fulfillment - -
ABU0553 Words spoken on 1914-02-19 500 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 LOG#1981x, DAS.1914-02-19, SW_v07#16 p.155, SW_v09#03 p.035-036, STAB#109, STAB#113 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 - -
ABU0289 Words spoken on 1914-06-06 in Tiberias 750 These are the harbingers of the coming of the spiritual springtime... Once a Mohammadan mullah thought that one of his fingers had become impure DAS.1914-06-06, SW_v09#10 p.108-109x, SW_v09#18 p.207x, STAB#023 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 - -
ABU2796 Words spoken on 1914-06-14 in Tiberias 70 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 DAS.1914-06-14 Methods of teaching the Cause; Newspapers and the media; publications; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU1608 Words spoken on 1914-06-20 in Haifa 190 Dr. Ardasheer has learned osteopathy very well. He desires to give you a massage.... They investigate every question.... They go to self-interested strangers DAS.1914-06-19, SW_v09#10 p.119-120 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 - -
ABU0199 Words spoken on 1914-07-03 910 It is said that Jesus entered a village. In those days many houses were broken into DAS.1914-07-03, SW_v09#18 p.212-214, STAB#058 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU2762 Words spoken on 1914-07-16 70 This wonderful Cause has not been properly introduced into China. It is very necessary that it should be done. DAS.1914-07-16 Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU1354 Words spoken on 1914-07-25 240 It is related that Saboktakeen, one of the renowned ancient kings of Persia, lived DAS.1914-07-25, SW_v09#18 p.204-205, STAB#041 Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Stories; anecdotes; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU0480 Words spoken on 1914-08-10 550 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 DAS.1914-08-10, SW_v09#18 p.210-211x, STAB#119 Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2266 Words spoken on 1919-06-08 110 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 BSTW#237 Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing - -
ABU1065 Words spoken on 1920-05-07 300 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'. BSTW#317 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 - -
ABU3247 Words spoken to Miss St. in Aug 1910 40 Unser Verhältnis zu Gott, dem Herrn, muß auf zwei Grundpfeilern ruhen: williges Unterordnen des eigenen Willens unter den Göttlichen und Aufrichtigkeit SDW v13#11 p.112 Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Knowledge; recognition of God; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Servitude; submission to God; repentance - -
ABU2326 Words to a Christian minister, spoken on 1914-06-09 100 Bahá'í Scriptures His holiness Christ came for the promulgation of the law of love; all the prophets were sent… Hast thou love?... DAS.1914-06-09, BSC.454 #832x, SW_v07#17 p.171, SW_v08#11 p.139-140, SW_v09#10 p.110 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 - -
ABU1045 Words to a Persian friend, spoken on 1914-05-27 300 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 DAS.1914-05-27 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 - -
ABU1193 Words to a telegraph officer, spoken on 1913-10-29 270 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. DAS.1913-10-29, SW_v09#18 p.210x, STAB#120 Growth of the Cause; Stories; anecdotes; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU0779 Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1914-12-29 380 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 DAS.1914-12-29 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 - -
ABU0895 Words to Alma Albertson et al, spoken on 1900-11-21 340 Jesus spoke everything in parables because the ideal sense is, in this way, revealed and understood. PN_1900 p017, PN_1900 p103, BSTW#169a 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 - -
ABU0566 Words to an army commander, spoken on 1914-05-11 490 By a general agreement all the governments of the world must disarm simultaneously. It will 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 Call to action; Stories; anecdotes; The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace - -
ABU1176 Words to an Indian scholar, spoken on 1914-03-19 270 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. DAS.1914-03-19 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 - -
ABU1631 Words to an Indian scholar, spoken on 1914-03-25 190 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. DAS.1914-03-25 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 - -
ABU0526 Words to Archie Bell spoken in June 1914 520 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... DAS.1914-10-30x, SHL.307-317 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 - -
ABU1632 Words to Arthur Agnew et al, spoken on 1907-04-16 190 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. SW_v01#12 p.006x, PN_1907 p053, TTAG.022-023, BLO_PN#101 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Importance of community building - -
ABU2767 Words to Breakwell, Hopper, Brittingham, spoken around 1901-09-04 70 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 PN_1901 p023 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 - -
ABU1041 Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909 300 Some of the souls are not aware of the importance of the Mashrak-el-Azkar. They think and say: The other nations SW_v06#17 p.136x, AHF.023-024 Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Suffering; rejection of Christ - -
ABU1930 Words to Corinne and Arna True spoken in Feb. 1907 150 Table Talks and Notes Taken at Acca 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 TTCT.31-32 Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
ABU2794 Words to Dickinson Miller, spoken on 1911-08-24 70 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. AIF.1911-08-24, PN_1909B p026, DJT.165, BLO_PN#027 Bringing forth results; fruit; Mystical themes; Oneness; unity of religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU0044 Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken around Feb. 1901 1620 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...' SW_v08#11 p.144x, SW_v08#19 p.241x, PN_unsorted p066, BSTW#135, STAB#043x 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 - -
ABU0297 Words to Ethel Rosenberg et al, spoken around July 1904 740 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 LOG#0491x, SW_v09#08 p.091x, PN_1900 p033 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 - -
ABU2941 Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-02 60 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. PN_1919 p059, PN_1920 p003, PN_1920 p012, PN_1920 p021 Business; financial; property matters; Consultation; House of Justice; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters - -
ABU3489 Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-05 20 Whatever anyone thinks, he says, but do not trust what is said unless I have written with my own hand, that is correct. PN_1919 p068, PN_1920 p015, PN_1920 p027 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters - -
ABU1318 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-06 240 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. PN_1904 p002, PN_1904 p034, TTAW.004-005, BLO_PN#102 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 - -
ABU0527 Words to Hannen, Latimer et al, spoken on 1912-07-31 520 The Bahá'í must first be informed of the Principles and Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh, then go forth SW_v03#11 p.005-006, PN_1912_heh p006, PN_1912 p005, STAB#036 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 - -
ABU1344 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 240 Daily Lessons Received at Akka 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] - -
ABU2684 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 80 Daily Lessons Received at Akka 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 - -
ABU2814 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 70 Daily Lessons Received at Akka 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 - -
ABU3336 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 30 Daily Lessons Received at Akka 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 - -
ABU1773 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 170 Ten Days in the Light of Akka 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 - -
ABU1867 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 160 Ten Days in the Light of Akka 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 - -
ABU2095 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 130 Ten Days in the Light of Akka 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 - -
ABU2683 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 80 Ten Days in the Light of Akka 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 - -
ABU3026 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 50 Ten Days in the Light of Akka 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 - -
ABU1052 Words to Juliet Thompson et al, spoken on 1909-07-10 300 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. PN_1909 p017, PN_1909 p051, PN_1909C p097, DJT.090-091, BLO_PN#027, STAB#059, STAB#070 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 - -
ABU0369 Words to Kathryn Frankland spoken at house of the Master in Haifa, 1920-11-22 650 Praise be to God you have been here a month and have attained to the privilege of visiting the Holy Tombs PN_1920 p073, PN_1920_heh p026, PN_1920_heh_haifa p083 Growth of the Cause; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU1570 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-04 200 Yes, it is a good day in America, the day of your physical freedom. But today you celebrated your spiritual freedom…. The world is in prison and bondage, through the heads of religion who have captivated the spirit. PN_1909 p008-009, PN_1909 p034, PN_1909B p015, PN_1909C p082, DJT.045-046, BLO_PN#027 Blind imitation [taqlid]; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering; rejection of Christ; True liberty; freedom - -
ABU2511 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-05 90 We ought to pray for Miss C., that she may become just as God wishes her to be.... Once a Pharisee and a Publican entered the Temple to pray. PN_1909 p011, PN_1909 p038, PN_1909B p019, DJT.056, BLO_PN#027, STAB#125 Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2401 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-06 100 Afflictions and troubles are due to the state of not being content with what God has ordained for you. If one submits himself to God he is happy SW_v07#18 p.187, PN_1909 p011, PN_1909 p022, PN_1909 p039, PN_1909B p020, PN_1909C p089, PN_unsorted p046, DJT.059-060, BLO_PN#027, STAB#127 Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Free will and predestination; fate; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU0381 Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-09 640 Music is one of the important arts. It has a great effect upon the human spirit. Musical melodies are a certain something which prove to be accidental... Music is an important means to the education COC#1421, LOG#1361x, LOG#1370x, SW_v15#04 p.130x, PN_1909 p015, PN_1909 p047, PN_1909C p063, PN_1909F p034, DJT.080-082, BLO_PN#027, STAB#143 Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
ABU0950 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-17 320 We had at one time very great sufferings and persecutions. We were greatly harassed at Acca. Praise be to God that you came here in the utmost joy and happiness... A Turk came here and one of the inhabitants told him PN_1919 p023, PN_1919 p115, LAT.038-043, STAB#141 Holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Music and singing; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal language - -

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