Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas Part 10

Thy letter reached me and I prayed G.o.d to bless thee by His heavenly blessing in thy marriage with Mr. ........ and to confirm both of you with comfort and repose and the turning of your heart to the Kingdom of G.o.d.

May His divine providence abide with you in all conditions and circ.u.mstances.

"O thou bird of pleasing tones!..."

O thou bird of pleasing tones!

Thy little book of poems, which were very sweet, was read. It was a source of joy, for it was a spiritual anthem and a melody of the love of G.o.d.

Continue as long as thou canst this melody in the gatherings of the beloved; thus may the minds find rest and joy and become in tune with the love of G.o.d. When eloquence of expression, beauty of sense and sweetness of composition unite with new melodies the effect is very great, especially if it be the anthem of the verses of oneness and the songs of praise to the Lord of Glory.

Endeavor your utmost to compose beautiful poems to be chanted with heavenly music; thus may their beauty affect the minds and impress the hearts of those who listen.

"O thou spiritual lad!..."

O thou spiritual lad!

May G.o.d uphold thee and edify thee in the flower of thy youth and in the spring-time of thy life and may He illumine thy face with the lights of advancement unto G.o.d and turning unto the Kingdom of G.o.d. If thou become firm and steadfast in the love of G.o.d, thou shalt be confirmed with a confirmation whereby thy face will be gladdened, thy heart rejoiced and all thy family will be happy and pleased. Therefore, confine thy thoughts and ideas in turning to G.o.d and submitting unto Him and chant the signs (verses) of thanks and praise for that by reason of which He hath strengthened thee to attain this great gift.

"O thou daughter of the Kingdom!..."

O thou daughter of the Kingdom!

Thank and praise G.o.d that He hath cause thee to drink from the cup of the gifts and caused thee to suckle from the bosom of guidance while yet very young and didst possess but a few years of age. I beg of G.o.d and hope that the love of G.o.d may be mingled (and mixed) in thy flesh and bones and run in thy whole being, like the running (or circulation) of the spirit in the veins and in the arteries.

"O thou who art ignited through the brilliant Flame..."

O thou who art ignited through the brilliant Flame which is blazing in this Blessed Spot!

Verily, I considered the meanings of thy letter and my heart overflows with perfect and spiritual love unto thee and unto the beloved ones of G.o.d, whose eyes are brightened by witnessing the lights of G.o.d and whose innermost hearts are purified by the love of G.o.d and whose consciences are made clear by the knowledge of G.o.d and whose hearts are tranquilized by the commemoration of G.o.d. Theirs is the treasury of the Kingdom and the abundant wealth of the storehouse of the divine world! They are wealthy, not poor; they are powerful, not weak; they are grandees, not mean persons; and they are kindred, not strangers! Because, verily, their wealth and honor is divine and supreme and will never be consumed. Blessed are they! Glad-tidings be unto them!

As to those souls who are preaching the Word of G.o.d, it behooveth them to shake the dust of every land which they have pa.s.sed by off their shoes and to be with G.o.d and without need of the rich-although their bed is the soil, their light is the stars of the sky and their food is the herbs of the desert-because theirs is the wealth of the Kingdom, the honor of the realm of might and the bounty of the divine world; and they are not in want of this world and its cares. Their throne is the mat of humility, their honor is in suffering every lowliness in the path of the Loving Lord and their wealth is being empty-handed from the pomps of the world and its vanities and their provision is trusting in G.o.d and being severed from all that is on the earth and its wealth.

As to thee: a.s.sociate thou with the poor and be united with the weak souls and hold intercourse with the needy, with a compa.s.sionate heart and great love. Because thereby is ordained for thee an eternal glory in the Kingdom of G.o.d. Invite thou the people to the Exalted World, to the Supreme Horizon and to the Kingdom of El-ABHA!

There is no harm in thy loneliness in those regions; for verily, the hosts of confirmation are thy help, thy Glorious Lord is thy protector and the angels of the Kingdom are thy fellow-speakers. Glad-tidings be unto thee for this! Blessed art thou for this!

"***O maid-servant of G.o.d!..."

***O maid-servant of G.o.d!

If thou seekest eternal glory, let thyself be humble and meek in the presence of the beloved of G.o.d; make thyself the servant of all, and serve all alike. The service of the friends belongs to G.o.d, not to them. Strive to become a source of harmony, spirituality and joyfulness to the hearts of the friends and the maid-servants of the Merciful. This is a cause of great satisfaction to Abdul-Baha.***

"O thou leaf who art well watered through the out-pouring..."

O thou leaf who art well watered through the out-pouring of the cloud of favor from G.o.d!

Verily, I beseech, with all earnestness, the Omnipotence of Might and Glory to brighten thy face by the light gleaming from the lamp of the Alliance and to quicken thy mind by the spirit which out-pours from the Kingdom of G.o.d and to make thee a sign of His signs which are s.h.i.+ning in the horizons. He grants that which He wisheth and to whomsoever He wisheth. Verily, He is powerful and mighty!

"O servant of G.o.d!..."

O servant of G.o.d!

Faith is the magnet which draws the confirmation of the Merciful One.

Service is the magnet which attracts the heavenly strength. I hope thou wilt attain both.

"O maid-servant of G.o.d!..."

O maid-servant of G.o.d!

How blessed thou hast been to have entered the Kingdom of G.o.d! HOw near thou hast been to the Paradise of ABHA to have been ushered in!

I hope that thou mayest become a source of joy to the hearts, a good example for people, imbued with spiritual qualities in the world of humanity, and mayest promulgate the divine teachings, so that the various people may find unity and become freed from discord.