Verily, I noted the
contents of thy letter, which was beautifully composed, was informed of thy
sorrow, the shedding of thy tears and the glowing of thy heart on account of
the imprisonment of Abdul-Baha.
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. 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
(world), will ascend until it shelters the universe, its foliage will reach the
Supreme Apex and bear fruits, imparting fragrant perfume unto the world.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, vol. 1)
