O ye beloved ones of God! The manifestation of the Light of
Unity is for binding together the people of the world. If this unity is not
attained, the tree of life is made fruitless, the heavenly bounty is not
utilized. The blessed blood (of the saints) was shed for bringing about unity
and harmony. These souls gave their lives as sacrifice in order to produce the
love that bindeth the hearts of all the people. Therefore, ye should all spend
your efforts in uniting and reconciling (the people), so that the light of
God’s love may permeate the universe.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Baha,
vol. 1)
