The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh
From the Persian
are revealed in a single melody; yet, alas, there is no ear to hear, nor heart to understand.
17O Comrades!
The gates that open on the Placeless stand wide and the habitation of the loved one is adorned with the lovers’ blood, yet all but a few remain bereft of this celestial city, and even of these few, none but the smallest handful hath been found with a pure heart and sanctified spirit.
18O Ye Dwellers in the Highest Paradise!
Proclaim unto the children of assurance that within the realms of holiness, nigh unto the celestial paradise, a new garden hath appeared, round which circle the denizens of the realm on high and the immortal dwellers of the exalted paradise. Strive, then, that ye may attain that station, that ye may unravel the mysteries of love from its wind-flowers and learn the secret of divine and consummate wisdom from its eternal fruits. Solaced are the eyes of them that enter and abide therein!
19O My Friends!
Have ye forgotten that true and radiant morn, when in those hallowed and blessed surroundings
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