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THIS BRANCH WILL ASCEND |
O maid-servant of God! This prison is indeed more precious
and sweet than a garden to me, this fetter is greater than any
liberty and the confinement is broader than the most spacious wilderness.
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Therefore, grieve not on this account. Verily, if my Lord
destine unto me and causes me to taste the sweetness of the cup
of the great martyrdom, my greatest desire will be fulfilled. Fear
not if this Branch be severed from the material earth and cast aside
the leaves—nay, rather, its leaves will flourish, for this Branch will
grow after it is cut from the earth, will ascend until it shelters
the universe, its foliage will reach the supreme Apex and bear
fruits, imparting fragrant perfume unto the world.
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