Ponder in your hearts that which He hath foretold in His
Tablet of the Divine Vision that hath been spread throughout the world. Therein
He saith: ‘Thereupon she wailed and exclaimed: “May the world and all that is
therein be a ransom for Thy woes. O Sovereign of heaven and earth! Wherefore
hast Thou left Thyself in the hands of the dwellers of this prison-city of
Akká? Hasten Thou to other dominions, to Thy retreats above, whereon the eyes
of the people of names have never fallen.” We smiled and spake not. Reflect
upon these most exalted words, and comprehend the purpose of this hidden and
sacred mystery.’ (‘Abdu’l-Baha, ‘Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’)
