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O ye homeless and wanderers in the Path of God! Prosperity, contentment, and freedom, however much desired and conducive to the gladness of the human heart, can in no wise compare with the trials of homelessness and adversity in the pathway of God; for such exile and banishment are blessed by the divine favour, and are surely followed by the mercy of Providence. The joy of tranquillity in one's home, and the sweetness of freedom from all cares shall pass away, whilst the blessing of homelessness shall endure forever, and its far-reaching results shall be made manifest.
Abraham's migration from His native land caused the
bountiful gifts of the All-Glorious to be made manifest, and
the setting of Canaan's brightest star unfolded to the eyes
the radiance of Joseph. The flight of Moses, the Prophet of
Sinai, revealed the Flame of the Lord's burning Fire, and
the rise of Jesus breathed the breaths of the Holy Spirit into
the world. The departure of
Take ye good heed, O people of insight!
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