Praise be to God that the
divine outpourings are infinite, the melody of the lordly principles is in the
utmost efficacy, the most great Orb shining with perfect splendor, the cohorts
of the Supreme Concourse are attacking with invincible power, the tongues are
sharper than the swords, the hearts are more brilliant than the light of
electricity, the magnanimity of the friends precedes all the magnanimities of
the former and subsequent generations, the souls are divinely attracted, and
the fire of the love of God is enkindled.
At this time and at this
period we must avail ourselves of this most great opportunity. We must not sit
inactive for one moment; we must sever ourselves from composure, rest,
tranquillity, goods, property, life and attachment to material things. We must sacrifice
everything to His Highness, the Possessor of existence, so that the powers of
the Kingdom may show greater penetration and the brilliant effulgence in this
New Cycle may illumine the worlds of minds and ideals.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Tablets of the Divine Plan’)
