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through His providence, be made independent of
the knowledge of all things. We have, as yet, descried
none but a handful of souls, destitute of all
renown, who have attained unto this station. Let
the future disclose what the Judgment of God will
ordain, and the Tabernacle of His decree reveal.
In such wise We recount unto thee the wonders of
the Cause of God, and pour out into thine ears the
strains of heavenly melody, that haply thou mayest
attain unto the station of true knowledge, and partake
of the fruit thereof. Therefore, know thou of
a certainty that these Luminaries of heavenly majesty,
though their dwelling be in the dust, yet their
true habitation is the seat of glory in the realms
above. Though bereft of all earthly possessions,
yet they soar in the realms of immeasurable riches.
And whilst sore tried in the grip of the enemy, they
are seated on the right hand of power and celestial
dominion. Amidst the darkness of their abasement
there shineth upon them the light of unfading
glory, and upon their helplessness are showered the
tokens of an invincible sovereignty.
Thus Jesus, Son of Mary, whilst seated one day
and speaking in the strain of the Holy Spirit, uttered
words such as these: "O people! My food is
