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“O thou who art firm in the Covenant!…” |
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I have received the eloquent article which thou hast
written at the moment of the arrival of the most great
glad-tidings regarding the establishment of the National
Assembly and the organization of the constitutional
and judicial government of Persia according to
the evident command of the Book of Akdas, and the
spontaneous joy and the genuine sympathy demonstrated
by the people of science and discernment in America at
hearing this soul-refreshing news, and the utmost happiness
to the members of the Legation. I read it and
it became the cause of the utmost joy and fragrance.
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The Constitutional Government, according to the irrefutable
text of the Religion of God, is the cause of
the glory and prosperity of the nation and the civilization
and freedom of the people. However, according
to what is known, the hands of the selfish leaders from
among the ulemas (Mohammedan clergy) are in this
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affair. Outwardly they are desiring the establishment
of the National Assembly and at every moment they
are crying and clamoring (for its immediate realization),
but inwardly they are sowing the seeds of corruption
and agitation and try to put at naught the noble
intention of the government. In the secret of their
hearts and souls they do not favor the upbuilding of
the National Assembly, the civilization of Persia, the
awakening of the people, the advancement of the age,
the spreading of knowledge and public instruction.
Thieves like to lurk in darkness; fishers desire disturbed
water; the bat shuns the rays of the sun; the black
beetle dislikes the fragrance of the rose-garden; the
ferocious wolf is in expectation of the sleet and snow;
and the wine seller sees his advantage in the inebriate,
irrational drinker. These leaders of religion also desire
to behold the nation thrown into a weltering chaos of
ignorance so that the rein of affairs remain in the hands
of the arrogant ulemas. They know that if the nation
began to adore wisdom, truthfulness, progression and
fidelity, it would bring about their (the ulemas)
degradation.
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However, rest ye assured upon the favor and bounty
of His Highness the Almighty; for the Imperial throne
of Persia is confirmed and the Crown of the Sovereignty
of the East is protected,. Undoubtedly the noble purpose
of His Imperial Majesty will play an important
role in the development of Persia. May God help and
send victory from the Supreme Kingdom, the heavenly
powers become supporters and the mercy and bestowal
of His Highness the Merciful One become the Helpers!
Be ye engaged in prayer that with the utmost good-pleasure
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the nation obey the government, comply with
the wise counsels of the attendants of the central dominion,
give no attention to the hearsay of the agitators
and rise not to quarrel with and to protest against
the government like unto the Russian Douma, so as to
throw the whole empire, the nation and the kingdom into
a sea of anarchy and lawlessness. Much prayer is
needed so that God may help and protect.
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Truly, I say,
thou art firm and have arisen to perform the conditions
of firmness. This very matter of his honor Mr. …
is a sign of wonder to all men and the greatest
proof of the power of the Word of God and the penetration
of the servitude of Abdul-Baha. As thou art
walking in this road and art steadfast in this path,
know thou of a certainty that the assistance of Providence
with descend upon thee and the confirmation of
the Kingdom unveil herself to thee.
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