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CXXXII: The Purpose of the one true God, exalted
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The Purpose of the one true God, exalted be His glory, in revealing Himself unto men is to lay
bare those gems that lie hidden within the mine of
their true and inmost selves. That the divers communions
of the earth, and the manifold systems of
religious belief, should never be allowed to foster the
feelings of animosity among men, is, in this Day, of
the essence of the Faith of God and His Religion.
These principles and laws, these firmly-established
and mighty systems, have proceeded from one Source,
and are the rays of one Light. That they differ one
from another is to be attributed to the varying requirements
of the ages in which they were promulgated. |
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Gird up the loins of your endeavor, O people of
Bahá, that haply the tumult of religious dissension
and strife that agitateth the peoples of the earth may
be stilled, that every trace of it may be completely
obliterated. For the love of God, and them that serve
Him, arise to aid this most sublime and momentous
Revelation. Religious fanaticism and hatred are a
world-devouring fire, whose violence none can
quench. The Hand of Divine power can, alone, deliver
mankind from this desolating affliction.... |
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The utterance of God is a lamp, whose light is
these words: Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the
leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with
the utmost love and harmony, with friendliness and
fellowship. He Who is the Day Star of Truth beareth
Me witness! So powerful is the light of unity that
it can illuminate the whole earth. The one true God,
He Who knoweth all things, Himself testifieth to
the truth of these words. |
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Exert yourselves that ye may attain this transcendent
and most sublime station, the station that can
ensure the protection and security of all mankind.
This goal excelleth every other goal, and this aspiration
is the monarch of all aspirations. So long, however,
as the thick clouds of oppression, which obscure
the day star of justice, remain undispelled, it
would be difficult for the glory of this station to be
unveiled to men's eyes.... |
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Consort with all men, O people of Bahá, in a spirit
of friendliness and fellowship. If ye be aware of a
certain truth, if ye possess a jewel, of which others
are deprived, share it with them in a language of utmost
kindliness and good-will. If it be accepted, if it
fulfil its purpose, your object is attained. If any one
should refuse it, leave him unto himself, and beseech
God to guide him. Beware lest ye deal unkindly with
him. A kindly tongue is the lodestone of the hearts
of men. It is the bread of the spirit, it clotheth the
words with meaning, it is the fountain of the light of
wisdom and understanding.... |
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