Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas Part 38

O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of G.o.d!

I know how great a love thou hast! Thou art like unto a blooming rose in the rose-garden of the love of G.o.d and thou art like unto a fruitful tree on the bank of the stream of knowledge of G.o.d. I beg of G.o.d that thou mayest always enjoy spiritual nearness and ever be rejoiced. Reveal thou (or teach thou) the Word of G.o.d; be not grieved at the people's lack of hearing. Do thou sow the seed, and G.o.d will make it grow and the cloud (or rain) of mercy will develop it.

Convey greeting to the beloved of G.o.d and to the maid-servants of the Merciful.

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

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

Thy detailed letter was perused. On account of the mult.i.tude of occupations and work, a brief answer is written. This brief Tablet is most significant. Thou art forever in my memory and in reality thou art present. Thou art never forgotten!

Blessed is thy state that thou art firm in the Covenant and steadfast in the Cause of G.o.d. Rest thou a.s.sured of the bounty and providence of the Heavenly Lord. Be thou rejoiced! Be thou a merciful being! Be thou illumined! a.s.sociate with all the maid-servants of the Merciful with utmost love and kindness, also with other women of the world.

I have prayed for the outpouring of the blessing upon those souls for whom thou hast asked supplication of the Holy Spirit (in their behalf). I hope that they may become quickened through the breeze of life wafting from the garden of immortality and be gladdened with utmost happiness and joy. But the capacity is necessary for the descent of rain, and preparation of soil is of great importance. The heavenly outpouring will develop from the pure ground roses and hyacinths. We also hope that such things will appear from them.

Convey my respectful greeting to the attracted maid-servant of G.o.d ......... I am always engaged in her remembrance, beseeching for her merciful gifts from the Heavenly Father. Utmost bounty is extended toward her.

Exert thyself in studying the Persian language in order that with perfect eloquence and fluency thou mayest talk, read and write.

Know thou the value of ........ for she hath an illumined heart and a soul gladdened with the love of G.o.d. She hath presented herself at this Blessed Spot, hearing the utterances of Abdul-Baha with her own ears. Blessed is she, and again, blessed is she!

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

O thou dear maid-servant of G.o.d!

The letter that thou hast written in Persian was highly appreciated. I have read it from beginning to end. It contained wonderful thoughts.

Convey my longing greetings to all the friends in Was.h.i.+ngton (D.C.). Also present my respectful greetings to the maid-servants of the Merciful.

Present my respectful salutations to the maid-servant of G.o.d, the Eternal, the Protector, Mrs. ........, for she is near and dear in the Threshold of Oneness. I beseech G.o.d that she may be confirmed and a.s.sisted in all stations and attain the heavenly confirmations.

"O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of G.o.d!..."

O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of G.o.d!

The letter written by you *** was received. Its contents became evident.

The expressions (of thy letter) evinced utmost attraction and caused joy and fragrance.

Thou hast asked for permission to come to our presence with his honor ......... I am also longing greatly after the meeting of the friends. If there was no obstacle, it would be very acceptable, but in these days, thy presence (in this land(102)) is not according to wisdom. Besides this, thou must be engaged in the service of the Kingdom in those parts. Also, the presence of his honor(103) ........ is of utmost necessity in those parts, for we henceforth forward all the Tablets to him for translation, that he may send to the believers. If he should move, this work would be neglected. Therefore now thou must wait until some happy occasion will bring this about later on.

Also, thou hast written concerning the meeting with the minister of Persia. This is very acceptable. The believers of G.o.d must render utmost consideration toward Persian ministers and officials.

Also convey respectful greetings from Abdul-Baha to all the friends of G.o.d.

"O thou maid-servant of the Blessed Perfection!..."

O thou maid-servant of the Blessed Perfection!

Thy letter was received. It was written in Persian. I was very much pleased. I hope thou wilt memorize all the poetry of the Blessed Perfection and chant with wonderful melody in the a.s.semblages and gatherings. These verses will soon be translated into English poetical form and then this Divine Song will rise from those lands and reach the ABHA Kingdom in utmost joy and happiness.

Thou hast written that ........ is giving lessons of [the Book of]

Ighan(104) ; this news brought me real joy.

Thou hast written that ........ hath started upon her trips again, to be engaged in the service of the Kingdom. In reality she is attracted and will bear every calamity and trial in the path of the Blessed Perfection and this very thing will be conducive to her spiritual development.

O thou attracted one! If thou art able, be thou engaged in the promotion of the Cause of G.o.d, either with ........ or alone.

O thou maid-servant of G.o.d! Whatever thou dost and upon whatever occasion thou showest any effort, the end will prove fruitless except in teaching the Cause of G.o.d and in serving the divine Kingdom.

If the means of thy travel to these parts(105) be brought about, it is better to come alone, because ........ must remain in those parts and be engaged in the service. The confirmation of the Holy Spirit will descend upon him uninterruptedly.

Convey respectful greeting to the beloved maid-servant of G.o.d ........ and love her.

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

O thou attracted maid-servant of G.o.d!

Thy letter *** was received and its contents produced happiness and joy, for it evinced affinity and love among the maid-servants of the Merciful One gathering in the a.s.semblages and commemorating the name of the True One. ***

Convey my respectful greeting to ........ and announce to her: "This period is a blessed period; endeavor that thou mayest live according to the requirements of this Glorious Age."

Convey my greeting to ........ and say: "The Heavenly Table is descended; become thou hungry in so far as thou canst and partake of that Food."

Announce thou to ........: "At a time when the light of the Sun of Truth hath penetrated into all those regions, then the spiritual oneness will become realized. Therefore, make thou an effort that the souls may become attracted with the light of the Kingdom and the s.h.i.+ning heavenly lamp become ignited in thy house. I beseech G.o.d that thou mayest become a center of merciful feelings in those regions and seek after the everlasting glory."

I prayed for those whose names thou hast mentioned in thy letter, asking from G.o.d confirmation and a.s.sistance in their behalf. Say to the beloved maid-servant of G.o.d, ........, to write the book which she had in mind.