The Christ
rose like a star in the horizon of the East, but the Light of His influence has
taken root more firmly in the West. This shows us that the people of the West
are very faithful in their hearts and they do not easily forget. The West is
like a good plant. When the rain falls gently upon it to give it nourishment
and the sun shines upon it to give it warmth, then does it blossom forth and
bear good fruit.
It is a
long time since the Sun of Righteousness has shed its Radiance upon the West,
for the Face of God has been hidden by the sin and forgetfulness of man; but
now, thanks be to God! the Sun shines forth in all its glory and the breath of
the Holy Spirit is watchful over the nations. Let us pray to God that the light
and refreshment may awaken the people and give them new life, that they shall
find a second life and there shall be a new creation. Humanity shall put on a
new garment and the Mercy of God will be showered upon the people. My earnest
desire is that you will work for this end, that you may be the cause of it. It
is certain that the Flag of Divinity has been raised and the Sun of
Righteousness of God appears upon the horizon. Be faithful and loving workers
that you may be among the blest of God and receive the benefits of the Kingdom of
Abhá.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a talk, October 23, 1911, Paris, France; ‘Star of the
West Vol. 2, no. 16, December 31, 1911)
