The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh
From the Arabic
16O Son of Light!
Forget all save Me and commune with My spirit. This is of the essence of My command, therefore turn unto it.
17O Son of Man!
Be thou content with Me and seek no other helper. For none but Me can ever suffice thee.
18O Son of Spirit!
Ask not of Me that which We desire not for thee, then be content with what We have ordained for thy sake, for this is that which profiteth thee, if therewith thou dost content thyself.
19O Son of the Wondrous Vision!
I have breathed within thee a breath of My own Spirit, that thou mayest be My lover. Why hast thou forsaken Me and sought a beloved other than Me?
20O Son of Spirit!
My claim on thee is great, it cannot be forgotten. My grace to thee is plenteous, it cannot be veiled. My love has made in thee its home,
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