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6 May 1912 |
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This is a beautiful city; the climate is pleasant; the views are
charming. All the cities of America seem to be large and beautiful,
and the people appear prosperous. The American continent
gives signs and evidences of very great advancement; its future is
even more promising, for its influence and illumination are far-reaching,
and it will lead all nations spiritually. The flag of freedom
and banner of liberty have been unfurled here, but the prosperity
and advancement of a city, the happiness and greatness of a
country depend upon its hearing and obeying the call of God. The
light of reality must shine therein and divine civilization be
founded; then the radiance of the Kingdom will be diffused and
heavenly influences surround. Material civilization is likened to
the body, whereas divine civilization is the spirit in that body. A
body not manifesting the spirit is dead; a fruitless tree is worthless.
Jesus declares that there is spiritual capacity in some people, for all
are not submerged in the sea of materialism. They seek the Divine
Spirit; they turn to God; they long for the Kingdom. It is my hope
that these revered people present may attain both material and
spiritual progress. As they have advanced wonderfully in material
degrees, so may they, likewise, advance in spiritual development
until the body shall become refined and beautiful through the
wealth of spiritual potentiality and efficiency.
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Praise be to God! The Sun of Reality has dawned, and its effulgences
are shining from all horizons. The signs of God are resplendent,
and the teachings of the heavenly Messengers are being
spread. May the hearts be directed to the Kingdom of God and become
illuminated by witnessing the lights of God in order that all
created beings may obtain a portion of the divine bestowals. May
the spirit of life be restored through the divine graces of the Almighty,
and may the East and West be bound together. May oneness
and harmony become manifest in all regions. May the people
of the world become as one family and obtain the everlasting
bounty. May the doors of the Kingdom be opened from all directions
and the praise of the name Abhá be heard throughout the
earth.
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