Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas
Volume II
nations and tribes would be directed with bright faces, rejoiced hearts and speaking tongues uttering the praise of God.
O thou who art advancing toward God!
Verily I read thy letter which thou hast sent through Mrs. ........ and was rejoiced at its contents, which indicated thy excessive love and thy great passion for the Kingdom of God!
O my friend! Thank thou God for He hath illumined thy sight with a radiance which is shining forth from the Sun of Truth; hath quickened thee, and baptized thee with the water of life and with the fire of the love of god.
I beg God to bless thee so that thou mayest diffuse the fragrances of God in those countries and purify hearts from the filth of ignorance and to make thy revered wife and honored daughters signs of His love among the maid-servants of God, and to ordain for thee a reward befitting one who hath attained (the visit of) the Holy Threshold in this Cause.
Verily, I bestowed every kindness upon the maid-servant of God, Mrs. ........, because she hath been the cause of thy guidance, and hath given thee to drink the cup of knowledge.
O thou who art firm in the Covenant!
Supplicate God that thou mayest be confirmed to what is worthy and fit for the Most Mighty Cycle.
Deliver my respectful greeting to Mr. ........ and refresh him with regards and affection. Convey my longing greeting to [Messrs.] ........., ........
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