...every great Cause in this world of existence findeth
visible expression through three means: first, intention; second, confirmation;
third, action. Today on this earth there are many souls who are promoters of
peace and reconciliation and are longing for the realization of the oneness and
unity of the world of humanity; but this intention needeth a dynamic power, so
that it may become manifest in the world of being. In this day the divine
instructions and lordly exhortations promulgate this most great aim, and the
confirmations of the Kingdom also support and aid the realization of this
intention. Therefore, although the combined forces and thoughts of the nations
of the world cannot by themselves achieve this exalted purpose, the power of
the Word of God penetrateth all things and the assistance of the divine Kingdom
is continuous. Erelong it will become evident and clear that the ensign of the
Most Great Peace is the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh, and the tent of union and
harmony among nations is the Tabernacle of the divine Kingdom, for therein the
intention, the power and the action, all three, are brought together. The
realization of everything in the world of being dependeth upon these three
elements.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Peace)
