The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh
From the Arabic
grieve? The spirit of power confirmeth thee in His cause; why dost thou veil thyself? The light of His countenance doth lead thee; how canst thou go astray?
35O Son of Man!
Sorrow not save that thou art far from Us. Rejoice not save that thou art drawing near and returning unto Us.
36O Son of Man!
Rejoice in the gladness of thine heart, that thou mayest be worthy to meet Me and to mirror forth My beauty.
37O Son of Man!
Divest not thyself of My beauteous robe, and forfeit not thy portion from My wondrous fountain, lest thou shouldst thirst for evermore.
38O Son of Being!
Walk in My statutes for love of Me and deny thyself that which thou desirest if thou seekest My pleasure.
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