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Great indeed is the claim of scientists and craftsmen
on the peoples of the world. Unto this beareth witness
the Mother Book in this conspicuous station."
In truth, knowledge is a veritable treasure for man,
and a source of glory, of bounty, of joy, of exaltation,
of cheer and gladness unto him. Happy the man
that cleaveth unto it, and woe betide the heedless.
It is incumbent upon thee to summon the people,
under all conditions, to whatever will cause them to
show forth spiritual characteristics and goodly deeds,
so that all may become aware of that which is the
cause of human upliftment, and may, with the utmost
endeavor, direct themselves towards the most
sublime Station and the Pinnacle of Glory. The fear
of God hath ever been the prime factor in the education
of His creatures. Well is it with them that
have attained thereunto!
The first word which the Abhá Pen hath revealed
and inscribed on the first leaf of Paradise is this:
"Verily I say: The fear of God hath ever been a sure
defence and a safe stronghold for all the peoples of the
world. It is the chief cause of the protection of mankind,
and the supreme instrument for its preservation.
Indeed, there existeth in man a faculty which
deterreth him from, and guardeth him against, whatever
is unworthy and unseemly, and which is known
as his sense of shame. This, however, is confined to
but a few; all have not possessed, and do not possess, it.
It is incumbent upon the kings and the spiritual
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