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1 July 1912 |
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I desire to make manifest among the friends in America a new
light that they may become a new people, that a new foundation
may be established and complete harmony be realized; for the
foundation of Bahá’u’lláh is love. When you go to Green Acre,
you must have infinite love for each other, each preferring the other
before himself. The people must be so attracted to you that they
will exclaim, “What happiness exists among you!” and will see in
your faces the lights of the Kingdom; then in wonderment they will
turn to you and seek the cause of your happiness. You must give
the message through action and deed, not alone by word. Word
must be conjoined with deed. You must love your friend better
than yourself; yes, be willing to sacrifice yourself. The Cause of
Bahá’u’lláh has not yet appeared in this country. I desire that you
be ready to sacrifice everything for each other, even life itself; then
I will know that the Cause of Bahá’u’lláh has been established. I
will pray for you that you may become the cause of upraising the
lights of God. May everyone point to you and ask, “Why are these
people so happy?” I want you to be happy in Green Acre, to laugh,
smile and rejoice in order that others may be made happy by you. I
will pray for you.
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