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“O thou who art firm in the Covenant of God!…” |
Now as to what thou askest concerning giving up
the scientific attainment in Paris for the sake of confining
thy days to the delivery of this Truth, it is indeed
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acceptable and beloved, but if thou acquire both it would
be better and more perfect, because in this new century
the attainment of science, arts and belles lettres,
whether divine or worldly, material or spiritual, is a
matter which is acceptable before God and a duty which
is incumbent upon us to accomplish. Therefore, never
deny the spiritual things to the material, rather both
are incumbent upon thee. Nevertheless, at the time
when thou art working for such a scientific attainment,
thou must be controlled by the attraction of the love
of thy Glorious Lord and mindful of mentioning His
Splendid Name. This being the case, thou must attain
the art thou art studying to its perfection.
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As to the tribute thou hast sent: We have accepted
it as a treasure because it was presented by thee with
all love and great sincerity and we shall use it in building
the Holy Tomb
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, that thy name may become immortal
forever and ever.
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1. | The Tomb of the Bab on Mt. Carmel. [ Back To Reference] |