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AB07697 110 O ye friends and the maidservants of the Merciful! Your letter was received. Its contents conformed with the reality; for it was the song of the heart DAS.1914-05-30 Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity - -
AB07702 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou whose heart is empty and pure through the Light of the Word of God shining therein! I have read thy brilliant letter which proveth thy humbleness TAB.231 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB07703 110 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art turning unto the Kingdom of God! Thy letter came and I was informed of its wonderful contents. Know thou, verily, all the doors are closed TAB.229, BSC.484 #928x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
AB07704 110 O Venerable Lady! I have read thy detailed letter and noted its contents. I immediately wrote a letter to thine esteemed daughter MAX.180 Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB07705 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art remembered by Abdul-Baha! Thy letter which is couched in graceful words hath given me joy and happiness TAB.313 Being a source of light; guidance; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB07706 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art kindled by the fire of the Love of God! Rejoice through the fragrance of God and be attracted by the melodies TAB.670 Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love of God; Praise and encouragement - -
AB07707 110 O thou who hast advanced toward God! Blessed art thou, for thy heart is attracted to the Love of God, thy breast is filled with the knowledge of God BSTW#277 Call to action; Praise and encouragement - -
AB07710 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing to the kingdom of God! On perusing the contents of thy brilliant letter, I became cognizant of the secrets of thy heart TAB.309-310 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment - -
AB07711 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou whose heart is filled with the Love of God! I was informed of thy longing for meeting (me) and that thy breast is boiling with the love of God. TAB.194-195 Consolation and comfort; Love of God; Prayer for forgiveness - -
AB07712 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Thank God for giving and granting thee “sight of eyes” TAB.123 Martyrs and martyrdom; Naming of children; of individuals - -
AB07713 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily, I read thy beautiful composed letter and thank God for that He granted thee characteristics TAB.091 Consolation and comfort; Praise and encouragement - -
AB07714 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou whose breast is dilated with the Fragrances of God! I received thy letter which showed thine advance toward the Kingdom of God. TAB.219-220 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB07715 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art cheerfully moving by the Fragrances of God! Know thou verily, that when the Sun of Truth shown forth to the horizons TAB.482-483 Belief and denial; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB07717 110 O ye illumined faces! It was in truth with great pleasure that I looked upon the picture which portrayed your noble selves. MAX.176 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB07719 110 O ye who are firm in the Covenant! Verily, your letter was the third of those SW_v10#01 p.003 Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB07720 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O ye two doves, flying in the verdant Gardens of the Kingdom! Thank ye your Lord for that by reason of which He hath guided you into the Path TAB.188 Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul - -
AB07725 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou lamp ignited by the fire of the Love of God! I ask God to make thee a sign of love, standard of agreement, means of union and harmony TAB.057, BLO_PT#052.01 Call to action; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB07727 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O ye two birds in the open-space of the Love of God! Verily I read your letter and I inhaled therefrom a spiritual fragrance TAB.079-080 Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB07730 110 O thou who art unique! Thy letter dated January 19, 1911, was received. You have written of the good news from California SW_v01#19 p.003 Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause - -
AB07733 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who hast acknowledged the Kingdom of God! I received thy letter and considered it wonderful expressions TAB.079 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB07734 110 O thou who hast advanced toward God! By God, I rejoiced when reading SW_v09#06 p.078-079 Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB07760 110 O Lord, my Lord! This is the day which Thy Sacred Tongue and Thy Pen of Glory SW_v14#03 p.082 Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayers (general or uncategorized) - -
AB07774 110 …O God! This is a branch sprung from the tree of Thy mercy… and bestow upon him the name Shoghi so that he may yearn for Thy Kingdom BW_v13p060, CHC.269x, PPRL.005x, SEIO.001x Naming of children; of individuals; Prayer for children and youth; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others - -
AB07775 110 ...It is truly a delightful place. The mildness of the weather, the freshness of the grass and fields, the lushness and pleasantness of the hills LTDT.344x, AIF.1911-08-21x Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Praise and encouragement; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB07776 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Speak of my servitude unto God, of my humbleness TAB.603-604, VTRM.017 Humility; meekness; lowliness - -
AB07777 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God: The tongues have spoken of thy attraction to God, and the pens have testified to thy burning TAB.307-308, JWTA.010 Love as fire; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB07779 110 O my beloved one, I received thy letter in which thou hast expressed thy contentment with one who hath turned unto God and prayerfully adoreth Him. MAX.208-209 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB07814 110 ...The hope which Abdu'l-Baha cherishes for you is that the same success which has attended WOB.078x Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB07815 110 ...Now is the commencement of organization, hence every affair concerning the Kingdom SW_v13#10 p.263-264x, SW_v13#12 p.325x House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters - -
AB07816 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art submissive and humble before the Holy Threshold! Know thou, verily, submissiveness is the good quality of the maidservants TAB.077 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Humility; meekness; lowliness - -
AB07817 110 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who hath advanced to the Kingdom of his Lord, the Glorious! Know thou that the Kingdom of God hath pitched its tents TAB.637-638, BSC.486 #932x Growth of the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB07818 110 O ye who are attracted to the Beauty of ABHA! Your letter was received; it indicated that a new union and harmony SW_v02#05 p.004 Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Religion as source of love and unity - -
AB07819 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy letter was received and a sweet odor wafted TAB.202-203 Service to others; to the Cause of God; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB07820 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou candle shining by the light of the Love of God! That which thou hast inscribed and conceived of in thy mind TAB.063-064 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB07821 110 ...But regarding teaching the Truth: One must teach with wisdom, amiability, good-naturedness and kindness SW_v02#06 p.005-006 Courtesy; culture [adab]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Study; deepening; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB07822 110 Thy letter was received. On account of the death of thy father and brother the utmost sorrow and regret was produced. SW_v07#19 p.192 Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death - -
AB07823 110 O ye blessed souls! Many assemblies are formed and organized in the world DAS.1913-10-31, SW_v07#10 p.096x Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters - -
AB07824 110 O thou spiritual leaf, which is verdant and fresh through the downpourings of the Kingdom of God!... Verily, verily, I say unto thee, the Covenant of God and His Testament is the lamp DAS.1913-07-18, SW_v08#16 p.218x, ABIE.083, BLO_PN#007, BSTW#105, BSTW#123c Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB07825 110 Every high-soaring bird does not attach its heart to its low nest and abode. At every morn it sings a new melody in a rose-garden DAS.1913-03-29x Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB07826 110 I ask Thee, O my God -- by Thy power, might and dominion, which have encompassed all who are in Thy heaven and earth -- to point out to Thy servants Thy straight pathway PN_various p003, BSTW#191 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Prayer for spiritual recognition - -
AB07827 110 ...I love you tenderly and I know that you are drinking deep of the cup of afflictions. But that ever Christ BSTW#204 Consolation and comfort; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB07828 110 Today there is no greater service to the Kingdom of God than endeavor in uniting the friends and the maidservants of the Merciful One. BSTW#504ax Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause - -
AB07829 110 O thou who art attracted with the Fragrances of God! The eloquent and delightful odes of that maidservant DAS.1913-10-13 Praise and encouragement - -
AB07830 110 ...Verily I received your eloquent letter, the composition of which was wonderful. It was an evidence of your firmness in the Covenant DAS.1914-02-28x Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death - -
AB07831 110 O thou servant of His Highness the Friend! Strive thy utmost that in the center of the world thou mayest become the sign DAS.1913-10-20 Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB07832 110 O thou spreader of Reality! In the first two editions of the magazine, thou didst demonstrate noble effort DAS.1914-08-04 Newspapers and the media; publications - -
AB07833 110 ...Concerning the erection of the Temple: Now all the believers must become united so that the Temple may be built soon in one place SW_v06#17 p.134 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB07834 110 ...Although the life of the creature is called life, in reality, compared to the life of the children (of the Kingdom) SW_v07#16 p.150 Attaining the life of the spirit; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Life and death - -
AB07835 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing unto the Kingdom of God! Verily, I read thy letter TAB.246-247 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power of prayer; Prayer for spiritual recognition - -
AB07836 110 ...The believers of God in America, one and all, must unitedly make an effort, so that the Temple SW_v06#17 p.135-136 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB07837 110 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O maidservant of God! Thank God, thy faith increased and thou didst become attached... Hypnotism hath a weak influence over bodies TAB.168-169, LOG#0976x, BSC.488 #938x Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Power of prayer; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB07838 110 ...A few, unaware of the power latent in human endeavor, consider this matter as highly impracticable WOB.038x Effort; striving; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day - -
AB07839 110 ...Now the day has arrived in which the edifice of God, the divine sanctuary, the spiritual Temple, shall be erected in America SW_v06#17 p.133, SW_v06#17 p.130, SW_v07#07 p.057-058, BW_v01p061 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar] - -
AB07840 110 ...Praise be to God! That the Convention of the delegates for the Mashrak-el-Azkar was held in perfect order SW_v06#17 p.137-138 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Predictions and prophecies - -
AB07841 110 O thou spiritual daughter! They letter was received. It contained wonderful significances. Praise be to God DAS.1914-08-20x Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups - -
AB07842 110 ...Thou hast manifested joy at the freedom of Abdu'l-Baha. This happiness came from thy SW_v08#19 p.240x Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB07843 110 O Omnipotent God! Verily the pavilion of justice has been raised in the Holy Land extending from East to West.... O Almighty God! Confirm the greatest Emperor George V through Thy divine confirmation PN_unsorted p056, BSTW#021, BSTW#202 Prayer for governments and rulers; Relationship between government and people - -
AB07844 110 ...Today the distinguished leaders of nations must sing such a song in the ears of the people that the heart of the world of humanity may be stirred DAS.1914-07-02 Call to action; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Unity of governments; political unity - -
AB07845 110 This is the Day of rejoicing for the Truth hath been made manifest. His call hath been raised NYR#002 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement; Rejection by the people of the Bayan; Spiritual springtime; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB07858 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O my God! O my God! This is thy servant who hast turned his face toward Thee, hast put his trust in thee, hast believed in thee TAB.617, VTRM.031 Prayer for pilgrims; Prayer for spiritual recognition - -
AB07859 100 O my God! These are the five leaves of the tree of Thy clemency and the five servants of the sacred threshold of Thy oneness. MAX.177 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for women - -
AB07863 100 O thou son of the Kingdom! Praise be to God, that like unto a torch thou hast been SW_v10#09 p.185, BSTW#447 Being a source of light; guidance; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision - -
AB07868 100 O ye children of the Kingdom, Your letters whose contents were conducive of great happiness were received. Praise be to God that you are studying DAS.1914-07-25 Naming of children; of individuals; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB07966 100 O thou servant at the Threshold of the Blessed Perfection! Offer thou glorification to the Lord because the radiant morn of the most great Guidance DAS.1913-08-05, ABIE.159, BLO_PN#007 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB07981 100 O Thou Almighty! O Thou Forgiving Lord! Endear Thou this believing, assured maidservant of God in Thy Kingdom and submerge her DAS.1914-07-29 Prayer for forgiveness; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB07993 100 O thou who art firm in the Covenant. The glad-tidings of he unity of the SW_v12#12 p.201 Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB08004 100 ...Some of the loved ones should establish ties of friendship with the notables of the region and manifest towards them the most affectionate regard COC#1837x Business; financial; property matters; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08006 100 O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received and thy services in the meeting became known. Today whosoever is engaged in the service DAS.1914-07-13x Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB08009 100 ...Thou hast written of that meeting held in the quarter where standeth the city gate of 'Abdu'l-'Azim. Do not call it a meeting. Call it a confluence of holy souls COC#0931x Business; financial; property matters; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08031 100 O ye assembly of the Bahá'ís! Your letter expressed eloquently your ultimate hope and aspiration: for you are resolved to become the spreaders DAS.1914-05-26 Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08040 100 O thou worshipper of truth! Thy letter was received and thy pure intentions SW_v07#18 p.187 Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world - -
AB08053 100 O thou kind Lord! Grant to these believing, sincere souls heavenly confirmation! Suffer each one of them to soar DAS.1914-07-29 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups - -
AB08066 100 O thou heavenly daughter! Thy letter was received. I implored and supplicated to the Kingdom of God for whatever is thy utmost desire BSTW#226 Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08072 100 O ye two servants of the Kingdom of God! Praise be to God, that your services are accepted in the divine threshold and your songs impart joy SW_v07#10 p.092-093 Newspapers and the media; publications; Praise and encouragement - -
AB08077 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O ye two kind and beloved maidservants of God! A splendor from the Supper of the Lord was cast upon the table that ye have spread TAB.534 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB08087 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou dear friend! What thou hast written was perused. Thank thou God that the doors of the Kingdom are opened and the way of the Truth TAB.552 Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB08090 100 O thou my heavenly friend! The letter which was written to you by the Editor SW_v03#12 p.008 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Newspapers and the media; publications; Personal instructions - -
AB08094 100 O ye real friends and lovers of the Kingdom of God! In these days the scroll of the SW_v07#13 p.121 Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB08145 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou seeker of Truth! I received the photograph of thy shining figure and I looked at it with thorough attention. A tranquility and steadfastness TAB.483 Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Thankfulness; gratitude; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB08148 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou seeker of the Kingdom! Thou hast forwarded thy photograph and it was considered. In thy face a brilliant light is apparent TAB.244 Love of God; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity - -
AB08156 100 O thou my beloved! Be not unhappy. Let not thy thoughts be scattered. Man under the circumstances of tests must be patient DAS.1913-02-27, BSTW#015 Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB08171 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God! What thou hast written was perused. It is evident that thou hast all thy life been seeking the Lord of signs TAB.476 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08174 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God! The subject matter of thy letter is known to me. Happy is thy condition, for thou hast loved Jesus always and wept TAB.328 Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB08176 100 O thou maidservant of God! Although in body thou art weak and ill SW_v09#15 p.173 Love of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB08182 100 Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts O thou dear maidservant of God! The program of the Naw Ruz festival was received and caused utmost joy. Praise be to God that white and colored BLO_PT#028b Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Race unity; racial issues; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB08183 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou dear maidservant of God! Mr. Arthur Agnew hath greatly praised thee that—praise be to God!—thou art like unto a melodious nightingale TAB.521-522 Being a source of light; guidance; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB08184 100 O thou beloved maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Thou hast SW_v10#01 p.013 Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB08187 100 O thou beloved maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Thou hast written that in these days the establishment of the meeting has become impossible in that city SW_v07#16 p.158x Consolation and comfort; Growth of the Cause; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB08189 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou esteemed maidservant of God! Be thou hopeful and be thou happy and rejoiced. For I have supplicated and beseeched TAB.545 Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline - -
AB08203 100 O thou Sweet Singing Maidservant of the Rose-Garden of the Love of God! Although you took the trouble and hastened to London BLO_PT#052.19 Music and singing; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08221 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advanced toward God! Thy letter was received. Its contents indicated that thou hast become alive TAB.552 Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB08222 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who hast turned thy face toward the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was received. In reality thou art spiritually hungry TAB.524 Education of children; moral education; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB08231 100 O thou who art attracted to the Truth! Many of the philosophers of the SW_v05#19 p.295 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08232 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom! Mrs. . . . . became the cause of thy life and suffered thee to inhale the fragrances of the rose-garden TAB.630-631 Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08234 100 O ye who are attracted to the Kingdom of God! Your letter was received. It was a glorious proof to your firmness in the Cause of God. DAS.1914-08-02, BSTW#040, BSTW#113, ACOA.054-055 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB08235 100 Bahá'í World Faith ...Those souls who have the capacity and ability to receive the outpourings of the Kingdom and the confirmation of the Holy Spirit, they become attracted through one word. BWF.364-365x Attainment to faith in the twinkling of an eye; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity - -
AB08239 100 Praise be to God, that through Mr. and Mrs. Kinney thou didst hear the glad-tidings SW_v12#05 p.106-107 Race unity; racial issues; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08263 100 O Thou who art uttering the praise of the Beloved of the world, if Thou hast an eloquent tongue, engage it to praise The veilless Beauty of The Beloved NYR#110 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
AB08277 100 O ye blessed souls! Thank ye God that the Morn of Guidance hath arisen from the Supreme Horizon DAS.1914-07-29 Praise and encouragement; Unity in diversity - -
AB08278 100 O ye the honored souls! Your letter of congratulation arrived and imparted joy, because its contents indicated that the Sun of Reality hath begun Its radiation JWTA.037 Being a source of light; guidance; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause - -
AB08285 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou tree planted in the Garden of the Love of God! Although thou art absent in body, yet, praise God! thou art present in spirit TAB.523 Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08302 100 O thou pure leaf of the Blessed Tree! Thy letter was received. Thou hast SW_v10#17 p.320 Education of children; moral education; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings - -
AB08307 100 ...Should people enquire about My whereabouts, tell them that certain prominent Americans and Europeans have repeatedly sought LTDT.344x Personal instructions; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
AB08328 100 ...Thy remembrance is always my intimate and associate and the heart and the soul of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá supplicating DAS.1913-11-07 Call to action; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB08329 100 O thou kind friend! Those days that we were in London we associated together with the utmost love. DAS.1914-03-03x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Manifestation of God as sun; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08347 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou honorable lady! Verily, I received thy excellent letter and read it and my heart was gladdened with its content, which shows thy guidance. TAB.240 Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08349 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing unto the Face of God! Blessed art thou for that thou wert saved from the storm of doubts TAB.639 Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08351 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily I read thy last letter and gathered from its meanings the mysteries of thy great love. TAB.295 Prayer for teaching; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB08352 100 …Be well assured of the favours of thy Lord, be resigned unto Him, and cross the ocean in full tranquillity… Give my greetings to thine honourable husband MAX.191x, MAX.209x Consolation and comfort; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB08353 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Thou hast said aright, that verily, Abdul-Baha looketh to deeds and not words. TAB.311 Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Words vs deeds - -
AB08356 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou blooming rose in the garden of the Love of God! Verily, the heavenly angels address thee from the Supreme Horizon TAB.071 Angels; Praise and encouragement; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle - -
AB08366 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O ye two singing birds in the Garden of Belief! I have read your letter in which you confess the Unity of God and the grandeur of His reign TAB.318 Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08370 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who hast set thy face towards the Kingdom: Verily, I say unto thee: Should a spark from the fire of the love of God alight upon a heart TAB.330 Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB08371 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art awakened from the sleep of negligence and forgetfulness! Thank God for that He hath awakened thee from thy sleep TAB.120 Humility; meekness; lowliness; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08372 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art sincere in the Religion of God! Verily, the maidservant of God, the assured leaf [thy wife] hath presented herself in the Sacred Spot TAB.173 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB08373 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art kindled with the fire of the Love of God! Verily I read thy words which showed thy yearning love in God TAB.331-332 Consolation and comfort; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB08374 100 Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou advancer to the Kingdom of God! Shouldst thou come with the whole of thy being TAB.622-623, BWF.391-391x, BSC.465 #865x Literal interpretation; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The Christian clergy - -
AB08375 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily I read thy excellent letter which contained thy praises of the Supreme Lord. TAB.137 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love of God; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB08413 100 O Amata’l-Bahá! Day and night all the Leaves are engaged in remembering thee and await the receipt of news of thy recovery and well-being LTDT.338x Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB08416 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O maidservant of God! Verily thy letter indicated thy faith in the Oneness of God. I ask God to make thee firm in His Religion TAB.412 Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
AB08417 100 ...Thy recent letter was received. It contained good news, and that is: Thou hast guided to the Kingdom of Abha one new soul. DAS.1913-10-18 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08426 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou whom I mention with my heart and tongue! Though I do not see thee with mine eyes, I do see thee with my heart TAB.255-256 Call to action; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB08445 100 O thou who art supplicating unto God! I read thy precious letter and am informed SW_v08#18 p.232 Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times - -
AB08446 100 ...Consider how ‘Abdu'l-Bahá forgot all thoughts and mentions and turned his face towards the countries and empires SW_v05#01 p.007, SW_v07#10 p.098 Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB08447 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou seeker of Truth! The Lord of Hosts became manifest in Moses and the children of Israel TAB.515 Manifestation of God as mirror; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB08448 100 ...The long journey over sea and land, the innumerable difficulties in the morn and at eve, the lack of rest and sleep DAS.1913-08-01, ABIE.138, BLO_PN#007 Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB08449 100 ...The correspondence of the believers of God with all parts of America and from America to all directions is very acceptable and seasonable. DAS.1913-08-25, ABIE.235, BLO_PN#007 East and West; communication between East and West; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08450 100 O thou servant of the Almighty! Beg of God that in this world which is groaning with pains and troubles, thou mayst aspire to a breath of rest and that in this sorrow-begirdled globe, thou mayst obtain happiness. DAS.1913-08-26, ABIE.243, BLO_PN#007 Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity of thought and belief; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
AB08451 100 O Thou kind, incomparable God! Familiarize these hearts with Thy Mysteries and detach them from friends and strangers. DAS.1913-09-10, ABIE.301, BLO_PN#007 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Nearness and remoteness; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08452 100 Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou heavenly, brilliant and precious pearl! I greet thee from this Holy Land... Verily, I say unto thee that the gifts of thy Lord are encircling thee TAB.156-157, BWF.367-367x, BSC.480 #916x, BSTW#276d Origin of the soul; the soul as emanation; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB08453 100 ...Thou hast questioned concerning ordeals and difficulties and catastrophes: "Are these SW_v08#18 p.235 Prayer for tests and difficulties; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering - -
AB08454 100 ...The world of humanity will not be transformed into the heavenly paradise through the promotion of one, single principle... The Cause of Baha'u'llah and his heavenly teaching include all the elements SW_v13#06 p.131 Interconnectedness of the teachings; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles - -
AB08455 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art partaking of the Heavenly Food! Know thou verily the Divine Food is descending TAB.130-131 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB08456 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted to the Beauty of God! Verily, I was rejoiced when I read thy excellent letter TAB.182 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB08457 100 O thou son of the Kingdom! Thy letter has been received. The contents were indicative of spiritual susceptibilities. JWTA.041 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB08458 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing unto God! Verily, I read thy letter and noted its contents. TAB.619-620 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Methods of teaching the Cause - -
AB08459 100 O ye friends of God and maidservants of the Merciful! The congratulations for the declaration of the anniversary SW_v09#11 p.125 Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB08460 100 ...As to thy inquiry about traveling to nearby towns out of Chicago for the promulgation SW_v10#06 p.108-109x Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08461 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha ...Honorable Dr... According to what is heard you have received the permission TAB.419-420 Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB08462 100 ...Cover the sins of the weak ones with the hem of the garment of Thy Mercy! Change the indifference SW_v05#12 p.178 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08463 100 Therefore, O ye beloved of God! Now the time has come that in order to show thankfulness for this Gift, ye may arise to perform that which is incumbent upon you... Keep the fast in the month of fasting BSTW#194 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Law of fasting; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
AB08464 100 I am a sinner. Thou art the Forgiving One. I am ... in my deeds, but hopeful in Thy pardon. PN_1909C p115 Prayer for forgiveness; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08465 100 ...It is some time since you are living in Yazd. Unquestionably you are the means of joy and the cause of ecstasy DAS.1913-10-13, PN_various p013x Praise and encouragement; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others - -
AB08466 100 ...Praise be to God that in every Society thou didst investigate the Reality and DAS.1913-10-13 Independent investigation of truth; reality; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB08467 100 O thou herald of the Kingdom of God! The contents of thy letter written to ... was perused. Thank thou God that in that country DAS.1913-10-14 Being a source of light; guidance; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08468 100 ...Now it is much better if you start directly for Japan and while there be engaged in the diffusion of the Fragrances of God. DAS.1914-08-09 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08469 100 O thou who art advancing toward God! Inasmuch as the attracted maidservant of God, Mrs. Cochran, hath guided thee unto this great Cause BSTW#076 Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08470 100 O thou respected youth! How many holy souls in past ages have longed most intensely to hear the name of the Divine Kingdom and live during the day of the Promised one DAS.1913-09-22, ABIE.347, BLO_PN#007 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08472 100 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O the spiritual leaf who art verdant and well-watered by the outpouring from the Kingdom TAB.672 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant - -
AB08473 100 ...The confirmation of the Kingdom of Abha shall descend uninterruptedly upon those souls SW_v04#14 p.241 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant - -
AB08474 100 O ye daughters of the Kingdom! Your congratulation on the Feast has been received. Its perusal imparted joy and happiness. Through the Bounties of the Supreme Lord JWTA.038 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity - -
AB08490 90 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O my God, my God! I am a servant attracted to Thee, humbly coming to the door of Thy Oneness and addressing the kingdom of Thy mercy. TAB.181, BSC.429 #778, DWN_v5#06 p.002 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB08492 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O my God! O my God! I am a servant, abject, lowly, humble and submissive at the door of Thy Oneness TAB.330-331 Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for spiritual recognition - -
AB08502 90 O thou son of the Kingdom! Thank thou God that thou hast stepped into the Arena of Existence in this blessed period AHV.029b, BLO_PN#045 Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB08528 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O maidservant of God! Be exceedingly grateful to the maidservant of God, Mrs.. . . . . . . . who guided thee, led thee to the Kingdom of Glory TAB.068 Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB08536 90 O thou who wanderest in the divine Path! In the path of God thou didst leave behind thy familiar country JWTA.016 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08547 90 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thou art in my memory and art present in heart and soul in the assemblage of the Kingdom. MAX.243 Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB08548 90 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy brief letter was received. Although it was short yet it contained detailed significance. DAS.1914-07-29 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08558 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou servant of God! Thy letter was received and the sign of the hand was observed. This sign was a mystery of the perfection of Love. TAB.545 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08588 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou servant of God! According to what I have heard, thou hast experienced a great financial loss. Do not feel sorry, for thou wilt be compensated. TAB.133 Consolation and comfort; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB08605 90 O thou sincere servant of the True One! Be thou a speaker of the truth and a skillful physician DAS.1913-10-12 Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB08612 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O ye two, servant and maidservant of the Beauty of Abha! Thank ye His Highness the Incomparable One, that ye have become assisted TAB.585-586 Preservation; transcription of the Sacred Writings - -
AB08624 90 O thou dear son! From thy letter the fragrance of the rose garden of significances was inhaled, that praise be to God, thou art assisted JWTA.017 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08628 90 O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Praise be to God that thou art firm in the Covenant and attracted to the Love of God BBBD.331, DAS.1914-09-08 Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB08640 90 O thou firm in the Covenant! As to thy attendance at the Esperanto Congress SW_v11#18 p.306 Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal language - -
AB08646 90 ...As to his question about the permissibility of promulgating the divine teachings without relating them to the Most Great Name, you should answer: "This blessed Name hath an effect on the reality of things COC#1922x Review of publications; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB08647 90 ...Consider how the signs of the Tablet which was revealed to you on Sept. 1, 1901, have become apparent and manifest. At that time the hurricane of the violation of the Covenant had been extinguished BSTW#052nx Being a source of light; guidance; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prophecy and fulfillment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB08649 90 ...Thy letter was received. From its contents it became evident that, praise be to God, the highest hope of the believers of Boston DAS.1914-04-17 Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB08656 90 ...As to the education of children, exert every effort to further this; it is of the utmost importance. So too, the education of girls in all the rules of righteous conduct COC#0630x Education of children; moral education; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB08701 90 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter like unto the song of the warbler caused joy and happiness. Consequently I read it DAS.1914-03-25x Importance of reading the Sacred Writings; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08702 90 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! ...Thou hadst written concerning the Convention which thou art going to establish in Canada MAX.363b Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Personal instructions; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB08712 250 ...Now in the world of being the Hand of divine power hath firmly laid the foundations BRL_DAK#1233 BADM.015-016x, WOB.111x, WOB.205x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08715 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O ye two dear maidservants of God! Your longing to visit the Sacred Soil is expressed and evident and your presence TAB.506 Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB08725 90 O thou true friend! Through the graces of the Sun of Reality do I supplicate SW_v12#03 p.057 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters - -
AB08731 90 ...Thou art not and shalt never be forgotten. Be thou strong and firm. Be thou resolute and steadfast SW_v10#19 p.348x Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB08733 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou dear friend! What thou hast written was perused. I beg of God that thou wilt become assisted and confirmed under all circumstances TAB.456 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08741 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou dear friend! The maidservant of God . . . hath remembered thee in her letter and hath thus made my heart busy with thy thought. TAB.251 Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08782 90 O thou yearner after truth! I pray and supplicate at the threshold of God and beg healing for thee. BSTW#107 Development of capacity and readiness; Power of prayer; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB08784 90 O thou seeker of the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was received. Thou hast praised Mrs. Krug. Truly I say she is one of the daughters of the Kingdom. DAS.1914-03-25 Praise and encouragement; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB08786 90 O thou seeker of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. I prayed at the Court of Holiness to deliver thee from the darkness JWTA.011 Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB08787 90 O thou seeker of the Divine Light! Whosoever is freed from self and illusion, released from the claws of passion and lust DAS.1914-05-26 Blind imitation [taqlid]; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB08797 90 There is no doubt that thou art assiduously engaged in serving the Cause, giving eloquent talks COC#0392x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08814 90 O thou perfect Campbell: Miss Juliet Thompson is extremely kind to thee and loves thee with life and conscience. I also with perfect Spiritual love BSTW#421 Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB08815 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God! The breeze of Life is wafting from the rose-garden of the Kingdom; become thou undoubtedly moved thereby. TAB.668 Being a source of living waters in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB08818 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O maidservant of God! Thy letter hath arrived. It brought joy to all hearts, for it carried the proof of thy sincere work. TAB.326 Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08820 90 Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts O thou maid servant of Bahá'u'lláh! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God that thou art assisted in service and art enkindled with the Fire of the Love of God. BLO_PT#028h Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08826 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou favored maidservant of God! The meeting which thou hast formed and therein assembled the faithful (or believers) together TAB.305 Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB08827 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou dear maidservant of God! The letter that thou hast written in Persian was highly appreciated. I have read it from beginning to end. TAB.210-211 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity - -
AB08834 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art spreading the Cause of God! I hope thou wilt become as a rising light and obtain spiritual health—and spiritual health TAB.305-306 Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; High station of the true believer; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08842 90 O thou who art advancing toward the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. It indicated, praise be to God, that in the matter of advancing toward the Kingdom of God JWTA.017-018 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God - -
AB08874 90 O thou wooer of the love of God! For a long time I have desired to correspond SW_v11#10 p.166 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters - -
AB08875 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art marching unto God! Thy letter was read. Its contents indicated thy devotion to the Horizon of the Living God TAB.138-139 Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB08878 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing toward the Kingdom of Abha! Be thankful that thou art inebriated with the cup of the love of God TAB.446 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08884 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O heavenly one! The maidservant of God . . . . hath praised thee! I hope thou wilt acquire great proficiency in writing literature TAB.501-502 Excellence; distinction; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB08890 90 O thou who art attracted with the Love of God! Thy letter was like the mirror in which were reflected the pictures of Divine Confirmations. DAS.1913-09-12, ABIE.310, BLO_PN#007 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB08892 90 O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter has been received together with the picture SW_v12#12 p.202 Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups - -
AB08909 90 O thou old believer! Thou art one of the old believers and hast served the Cause of God most faithfully. I shall not forget thee. DAS.1914-02-21 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness - -
AB08947 90 O thou leaf of the tree of Life! Your letter has been received. Because SW_v11#10 p.166 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; High station of the true believer; Praise and encouragement - -
AB08973 90 O thou kind friend! Thy letter of safe arrival to India was duly received. Undoubtedly thou wilt become the cause MSBH10.062 DAS.1914-09-07 Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08979 90 O ye dear friends of Abdu'l-Baha! Now I am at the Holy Tomb. The vase which SW_v12#12 p.202 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Shrines and Holy places - -
AB08987 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou flower perfumed by the Breaths of the Love of God! Verily, I read thy written letter and have supplicated unto God to receive thee in His Kingdom TAB.052 Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08990 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art turning toward the Kingdom of God! I have read thy letter of eloquent composition. I beg of God to make thee fluent in tongue TAB.629 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others - -
AB08992 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art rejoiced at the Kingdom of God! The letter indicating thy great wish to be a maidservant of the Cause of God TAB.220 Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB08993 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art set aglow with the Fire of the Love of God! Thy letter reached me and I noted its beautiful contents. I ask God to augment thy faith TAB.189-190 Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB08994 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art baptized by the Spirit of the Love of God! Be rejoiced with this great bounty and gladdened by this mighty gift! TAB.414 Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Unity in diversity - -
AB08996 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art marching onward to God! I have read thy beautiful letter which contained delicate meanings TAB.077 Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB08997 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing toward God! Verily, I received thy letter, which showed that thou hast turned unto the Kingdom of God TAB.227 God's oneness [ahadiyyih and wahidiyyih]; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB08998 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art turning unto God! Thy letter was an inheritance of joy and happiness unto me, for its significance was a supplication TAB.084-085 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The concourse on high - -
AB08999 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art tested with a great calamity! Be not grieved nor troubled because of the loss which hath befallen thee TAB.085-086 Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death - -
AB09001 90 O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! Verily I read thy letter and thanked God for thy joy and happiness MAX.215 Prayer for married couples; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09002 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou whose breast is dilated by the Fragrances of God! Verily thy letter reached me and I prayed God to confirm thee in guiding the people TAB.408-409 Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09006 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou lamp glowing with the fire of the Love of God! Know that the garden drew near and the paradise hath been adorned with the sweet-basils TAB.620 Existence; immortality of the human soul; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09008 90 O thou spiritual young man and merciful youth! Verily, thy father and mother have both of them traversed the seas BSTW#276n Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Law of pilgrimage; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09010 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou whose heart is overflowing with the love of God! Verily, I received thy beautiful letter and praised God for kindling the fire of His Love TAB.174 Attaining the life of the spirit; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09014 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art arisen for the service of the Cause of God! I received thy recent letter and rejoiced in spirit at its interesting contents TAB.334 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB09015 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou cup overflowing with the Wine of the Love of God! Know, verily, that the doors of the Kingdom are being opened to the East and West. TAB.410 Entry by troops; Growth of the Cause; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB09018 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who hast turned towards the Lights of the Verily, I greet thee from this White Place, the bright, blessed Holy Land, and say TAB.242 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Praise and encouragement - -
AB09019 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing unto God! Thank God for that He taught thee the word of guidance, illuminated thy heart by the light of the Kingdom TAB.413 Importance of prayer; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09020 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted unto the Beauty of ABHA! Verily I call thee, from this Spot, with a speech whereby the spirit is breathed into hearts and bodies TAB.174, SW_v14#07 p.210x Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09021 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted to the Bounty of El-ABHA! Verily, I have read thine excellent message, which announced thy praise to thy Supreme Lord TAB.188-189 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09022 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily I read thy new letter and was informed of its meanings, which proved thy lowliness TAB.122-123 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution - -
AB09032 90 Since I intend to return home, therefore, I do not write in detail. Praised be God that we are all safe and secure in the shelter of divine care LTDT.113x, LTDT.325 Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Personal instructions - -
AB09033 90 ...One must obey the command of God and submit to medical opinion. Thou hast undertaken this journey to comply with His command and not for the sake of healing COC#1024x, LOG#0960x Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Personal instructions; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God - -
AB09041 90 Praised be Thou O Lord my God! This is one of the leaves of the Tree of Thy Oneness and a fruit of the Tree of Thy Singleness LTDT.272 Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayers (general or uncategorized) - -
AB09047 90 ...when I came to ‘Akká, it was prescribed for me to go to the sea every day and this was not possible in Yarkih. Moreover, I had a lot of work LTDT.327x Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Personal instructions - -
AB09052 90 Your letter dated November 13, 1918, was received. Praise be to God SW_v10#01 p.003 Permission for visit; pilgrimage - -
AB09060 90 O Amata’l-Bahá! The subject of Mírzá Badí‘u’lláh hath become extraordinarily strange LTDT.337 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Ottoman commissions of investigation - -
AB09063 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O maidservant of God! Verily, the Lord of Hosts calleth thee from the absence of existence (or non-existence) and sayeth TAB.415 Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09065 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God! It is incumbent upon thee to turn thyself wholly to the kingdom of God TAB.233-234 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09066 90 O maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Thou hast written something about Mr. Remey. JWTA.011-012 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09096 90 O ye wooers of the Beloved of regions! The true Beloved like unto the Joseph of Canaan, unveiled his face DAS.1913-11-01 Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB09097 90 O Thou Kind God! These travellers over mountains and deserts and these wanderers over land and sea DAS.1913-02-27 Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB09098 90 ...This Cause is proclaimed through eloquent, sincere addresses. We must unloose the tongue, spread the fragrances of God SW_v13#10 p.276x Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09099 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou servant of God! What thou hast written was perused. Be thou rejoiced on account of TAB.546 Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Praise and encouragement; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; War and peace - -
AB09100 90 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art conscious! At last thou didst learn of the path of salvation... The powers of the sympathetic nerve TAB.309, BSC.455 #836 Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB09102 90 ...To the one who hath hearkened to God's good tidings and hath proclaimed His bountiful favours! MAX.082-083 Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09103 90 O ye my soldiers of the Kingdom! Be ye valiant and fearless! Day by day add to your spiritual victories COC#1685x, LOG#1935x, SW_v13#05 p.113 A.R. Cundall Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity - -
AB09104 90 ...Thou hast inquired regarding the teachings and instructions of BAHA'O'LLAH! Thou must instruct the people of the world in the Love of God SW_v02#06 p.005 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB09105 90 ...If you question regarding the trials and difficulties of Abdu'l-Baha - that is a sea boundless SW_v12#16 p.254x Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment - -
AB09107 90 ...Through the protection and help of the Blessed Perfection - may my life be a sacrifice to his beloved ones! - you must conduct and deport yourselves SW_v14#08 p.225 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant - -
AB09108 90 ...Whatever contribution you may send to the school of Tarbiat is in the estimation of Abdul Baha, most acceptable. In this we observe the aim of God DAS.1913-08-14, ABIE.189, BLO_PN#007 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities - -
AB09109 90 ...Consider how Abdul Baha forgot every material thought and mention and turned his face toward the countries and empires, cities and villages DAS.1913-08-17, ABIE.203, BLO_PN#007 Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB09110 90 Bahá'í Scriptures ...Perchance, God willing, ye may be helped and confirmed to arise and serve in a befitting and worthy manner, and be assisted to do that which is required BSC.495 #956 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB09111 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted by the Word of God! Verily, I read thy letter which contained new significances TAB.050 Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB09112 90 ...The more difficulties one sees in the world the more perfect one becomes. The more you plough and dig the ground SW_v14#02 p.041, PN_unsorted p046, BSTW#380 A. Grammer Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB09113 90 ...You have written regarding the Assembly of Women. Undoubtedly, show ye great effort in this matter SW_v01#09 p.010-011 Call to action; Equality of men and women; Praise and encouragement; Role and station of women - -
AB09114 90 ...The quintessence of the matter is this: With the greatest effort one must arise to spread the Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh DAS.1913-10-14 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB09115 90 Victory is of two kinds: material and spiritual. Material victory is not so important but spiritual victory is conducive to the life of the world of humanity. DAS.1914-10-26x Call to action; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB09116 90 ...Today, at the Threshold of His Holiness, Baha'u'llah, there is nobody more favored SW_v12#10 p.170 Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Education of children; moral education; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB09117 90 ...The Divine confirmations have in every way prepared for you the means of development. SW_v01#08 p.016x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Past, present and future of Iran; Predictions and prophecies; Promotion of commerce and industry - -
AB09118 90 Bahá'í Scriptures ...The beloved of God must be the cause of spreading the Heavenly Love. They must impart spiritual concord BSC.438 #795 Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB09119 90 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou whose heart is soaring in the sky of the love of God! Praise be unto Him TAB.078, BSC.427 #770 Power of the Manifestation of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09120 90 ...Treat ye the sinners, thy tyrants and the bloodthirsty enemies as the faithful friends SW_v08#11 p.139 Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love - -
AB09121 90 ...Thou hast written concerning the meetings and gathering-places of the believers of God. Such assemblies SW_v02#06 p.005 Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Study; deepening; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB09123 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O ye seekers of Truth! Your letter was received and a sweet fragrance was inhaled TAB.550-551 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Life and death; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09124 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing unto God! Praise God that He guided thee to the Path of His Kingdom TAB.128-129 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB09125 90 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art always calling on God! Thank thou God for He hath guided thee TAB.516-517 Human reality created in the image of God; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others - -
AB09126 90 ...Regarding thy extreme sorrow, thy sadness and thy great regret for My imprisonment, there is no harm therein... My catastrophes will increase hereafter PN_1901 p088 Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Suffering and imprisonment - -
AB09177 80 Abdu'l-Baha Writes to Kansas City Your short letter was long because it came from the depths of your love. One word expressing the love of God BLO_PT#003a Nearness and remoteness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The power of words; of speech - -
AB09182 80 ...Convey my longing and love to thy dear husband, and say: In this world, from the days of Christ down to the present time MAX.230x Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB09193 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thank thou God for having found the realm of the Kingdom, become guided by the lights of the Sun of Reality TAB.625 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09194 80 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. In reality thou art my daughter and a beloved daughter, for thou art supplicating BSTW#428 Being a source of light; guidance; Love of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB09195 80 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received and its contents indicated that Mrs. Rice Ray has become the Cause of thy guidance BSTW#418 Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB09210 80 O thou servant of God! Thy letter was received. On thy behalf I prayed SW_v11#16 p.277-278 The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB09230 80 O thou servant of the Beauty of Abha! Be thou happy because thou hast presented thyself at the table of the heavenly food DAS.1913-10-20 Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB09268 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou sincere servant of the Lord of the Kingdom! Thou art favored and accepted in the Threshold of His Highness the Incomparable One TAB.194 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement - -
AB09292 80 ...In brief, after having deducted the yearly expenses, if there is still any surplus left, then Huquq will be applicable to this surplus at the rate of 19% COC#1164x Business; financial; property matters; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Law of Huququ'llah; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart - -
AB09296 80 O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter has been received. From the Kingdom of Abha I ask assistance and bestowal MAB.103 Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09324 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou yearning one! Be thou a physician to every sick one and teach thou every ignorant one; that is, show thou to others the way of the Kingdom TAB.524 Accounts of dreams and visions; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB09340 80 O thou affectionate Lord! The maidservant of God, Mrs. Hathaway, was a daughter SW_v12#19 p.313 Love of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for the departed - -
AB09345 80 O thou beloved daughter! Thy letter was received and I have written for thy SW_v05#16 p.243, SW_v06#11 p.084 Newspapers and the media; publications; Personal instructions; Review of publications - -
AB09346 80 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! The few lines that thou hast written reflected thy character and behavior. DAS.1914-08-02 Love of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB09362 80 O ye two who are attracted to the Kingdom of God! Your blessed photograph was received and considered. Praise be to God BSTW#158 Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09367 80 O thou real friend! Thank thou God that thou hast heard the call of the Kingdom DAS.1914-07-22 ca. Many are called but few are chosen; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09392 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art quickened by the Divine Fragrances! I considered thy letter. Its expression was wonderful and indicated the brilliancy of thy heart TAB.169-170 Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09412 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou candle of the love of God! I read what thou hast written. Its meanings were spiritual and its contents merciful. It indicated (thy) pure intention TAB.193 Praise and encouragement; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09415 80 O thou sweet-voiced Shahnaz, The melody, which thou didst compose for the Mashrak-el-Adhkar has reached the ears of Abdul Baha. BLO_PT#052.31 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB09452 80 O thou beloved maidservant of God! The poetry, which thou hast composed has been perused. In it was concealed wonderful meanings BLO_PT#052.10 Praise and encouragement - -
AB09453 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy likeness (photograph) was received through Mrs. . . . . . . . . and was seen. The light of faith shone in thy brow TAB.052 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB09455 80 O thou dear handmaid of God! Thy letter was received. It is certain that thou art completely happy, for thou art successful in teaching the Cause DAS.1913-10-19x High station of teachers of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09456 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Thy faith and certainty became evident. Happy is thy condition, that in such a day TAB.359 Consolation and comfort; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB09457 80 O thou dear maidservant of God! Your epistle was received and the desire and request of the beloved ones SW_v01#16 p.002 Permission for visit; pilgrimage - -
AB09477 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who hast turned thy face toward the Kingdom of God! I supplicate God that thou mayest become like unto Peter, the “Rock” TAB.363-364 Law of obligatory prayer; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09480 80 O illumined Assemblage! Praise be to god, that ye have been confirmed SW_v10#17 p.320 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Importance of community building; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity - -
AB09484 80 O thou sweet-singing bird! Thy letter was received. Thou hast asked regarding the notes that thou hast written. BLO_PT#052.26 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Review of publications - -
AB09485 80 O thou sweet-songed bird! Sing and play in the meetings of the friends and the maidservants of the Merciful; engage thyself in the praise BLO_PT#052.15b Music and singing; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB09495 80 O thou who hast been set ablaze by the fire of the love of God! Perfume thy nostrils NYR#117 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB09506 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing unto God! Thy precious and beloved letter came to hand and all contents noted. Consider how the bounty of God TAB.257-258 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB09509 80 ...The meetings that thou art holding in thy house are the means of strengthening the hearts of the spiritual ones DAS.1913-08-05, ABIE.158, BLO_PN#007 Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB09513 80 O thou who proclaimest the Kingdom of God! Thy letter has been received and gave much joy. Praise be to God that the confirmations JWTA.016-017 Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09522 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God! I know how great a love thou hast! Thou art like unto a blooming rose in the rose-garden TAB.209 Nearness to God; Prayer for nearness to God; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09523 80 O thou who art attracted by the fragrances of the Love of God! I pray for thee and seek help and assistance from the favors of God DJT.113x, BLO_PN#027x Chastisement and requital; Personal instructions; Prayer for specific individuals; groups - -
AB09525 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted to the Light of the Kingdom! Thank thou God, that in this glorious period, thou hast advanced toward the Manifest Light TAB.328 Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB09530 80 Thank God that a light of guidance has shone in the court of thy heart and soul! Thirsty wert thou, thou didst attain to the fountain of eternal life. DAS.1913-08-05, ABIE.158, BLO_PN#007 Living waters; water of life; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09553 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou plant in the Garden of the Kingdom! God created man in the utmost perfection, for He inscribed the edict of the divine likeness on his brow. TAB.674-675 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Human reality created in the image of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09624 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art imploring God! I was indeed acquainted with the great misfortunes and afflictions which have befallen thee TAB.114 Consolation and comfort; Prayer for forgiveness; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB09625 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art supplicating unto the Kingdom of God! Rest assured in the mercy of thy Lord; be rejoiced for my remembering thee TAB.053-054 Praise and encouragement; Prayer for healing - -
AB09626 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art turning toward the Kingdom of God! I was informed of the contents of thy excellent letter and supplicated the Holy Threshold TAB.527 Humility; meekness; lowliness; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09627 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art rejoicing by the Glad-tidings of God! The contents of thy letter clearly show that thou art drawn by the love of God TAB.692-693 Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB09628 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advanced towards God! Verily I implore God to cause thee to be a sign of the book of Genesis TAB.122 Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB09629 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing unto God! Verily I pray to God to make thee and thy revered husband—under the shadow of His Greatest Name TAB.048-049 Prayer for married couples; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others - -
AB09630 80 O thou who art advancing unto God! Blessed thou art, for that thou hast drawn nigh unto God BSTW#280 Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for sacrifice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09631 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing towards God! I have already read thy letter sent to his honor, . . . May God confirm and strengthen thee to serve His Cause TAB.240 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09633 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted by the fragrance of God! Beloved art thou, for TAB.517, SW_v10#19 p.343 Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09634 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art rejoiced by the Appearance of God! Blessed art thou for that thine eyes were brightened by the light of guidance TAB.651-652 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The concourse on high - -
AB09636 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art assuredly believing in God! Verily, I am informed of thy letter which showeth how thou art praising God TAB.475-476 Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09638 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou whose tongue is uttering the Name of God! Turn wholly unto the Lord of Hosts, “Glorious Station” the Manifest TAB.410-411 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09647 80 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art awakened from the sleep of negligence and forgetfulness! Thank God for that He hath awakened thee from thy sleep TAB.120-121, BSC.477 #909x Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09651 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou messenger in the command of God! Blessed art thou for guiding . . . . . . . . unto the Fountain of the Water of Life TAB.189 Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09688 80 The letter adorned with the True One’s mention hath been received. Praised be God that under divine favours ye are the recipients of the greatest of all bounties LTDT.325 Praise and encouragement - -
AB09691 80 O Handmaid of God! . . . All that was written hath become known and been understood. Praised be God, through the bounty LTDT.326x Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
AB09694 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O my dear friend! Verily, my heart is united with thee even though my body is in a distant land, for verily neither long distance TAB.482 Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB09697 80 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou at whose mention I am rejoiced! By God, the True One, verily pure hearts are as clear and brilliant mirrors TAB.121, BSC.477 #910x Love of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB09721 80 Thy letter was received. It was in indication that (thou art) firm and steadfast in the SW_v08#16 p.215-216 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant - -
AB09722 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O maidservant of God! Thy letter was read. The doors of the Kingdom are open TAB.523-524 Exhortations and counsels; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09723 80 Glory be unto Thee, O Thou Guide of the seekers to the Sought One and the Magnet of the lovers to the Presence of the Beloved! DAS.1913-12-01 Living waters; water of life; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition - -
AB09724 80 ...Less than a year [ago], Abdul Baha raised the cry of 'Ya Baha El Abha' from his heart and soul as he crossed the mountains and deserts of that continent! DAS.1913-07-11, ABIE.054, BLO_PN#007 Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB09725 80 ...Thou hast longed for the power of teaching the Religion of God. This desire is the ultimate DAS.1914-08-16x, SW_v09#14 p.161-162x Disregarding own capacity in teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09726 80 Glory be to Thee, my God and my Beloved! Thy Fire is burning in me, O my Lord, and I feel its glowing in every member of my weak body. SW_v05#10 p.151, DWN_v4#08-9 p.113 Love as fire; Love of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB09727 80 You have asked concerning the stars, whether they are void – uninhabited. Know thou that God hath not created all these things without a purpose. PN_unsorted p088 Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Plenitude; the pervasiveness of life in the cosmos; Purpose; goal of creation - -
AB09728 80 ...O thou kind God! To me Thou art kinder than myself and Thy love is more abundant and more ancient! DAS.1914-08-20x, SW_v08#18 p.233 Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for healing; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB09729 80 ...One of the important questions which affect the unity and the solidarity of mankind ADJ.038x, ADJ.055x Race unity; racial issues; Unity in diversity - -
AB09730 80 ...I hope that the light of guidance may become ignited in the lamp of thy heart with utmost brilliancy DAS.1914-04-17x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB09731 80 The Greatest Name should be found upon the lips in the first awaking moment of early dawn. It should be fed upon by constant use LOG#0892ax, BNEW#80 suppl Oct 1964 p.2 Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB09732 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O maidservant of God! Thy letter was received and its contents read TAB.237 Attaining the life of the spirit; Parents and children; youth; families; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB09733 80 ...The spirit of the age demands the establishment of universal peace. No power on earth can stand before it. God has purposed SW_v14#05 p.129 Call to action; Predictions and prophecies; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual springtime; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity - -
AB09734 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art seeking for the Power of the Holy Spirit! The reality of man is like unto a sea TAB.326-327 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB09735 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O ye spiritual assembly! As ye were gathered in the meeting of hospitality TAB.554-555 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB09736 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O servant of God! I was very happy to receive thy letter because it showed thy servitude TAB.066 Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual baptism - -
AB09737 80 The perfect man is a mine of mercy and benevolence. It is necessary to be kind to both man and animal DAS.1913-03-20x Compassion; kindness; Kindness to and rights of animals - -
AB09738 80 ...Thou hast written regarding the results of my trip to America. Its importance is not now manifest. Erelong you shall behold that these pure seeds have grown DAS.1913-03-17 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB09740 80 O Thou faithful God of the upright people! Thanks be unto Thee, because these pure souls are detached from the world of matter DAS.1913-06-29 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Prayer for specific individuals; groups - -
AB09741 80 O thou new plant of the Garden of Abha! Thou art the twig of the Tree of Life DAS.1913-10-01 Praise and encouragement - -
AB09742 80 O Thou Glorious Lord! O Thou Giver of Gifts and Bestower of Bounties and the Goal toward which all the Guides are leading humanity! DAS.1913-12-01 Prayer for steadfastness; obedience - -
AB09743 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art shining with the Kingdom's Lights! Verily, I am informed of thine earnest desire TAB.231-232x Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transcendence; unknowability of God - -
AB09744 80 ...If a soul shall utter a word without the sanction of the Covenant, he is not firm. SW_v08#14 p.189, SW_v11#14 p.239 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB09745 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art kindled with the fire of the Love of God! Blessed art thou TAB.236 Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others - -
AB09746 80 O God, my aim, my hope! With hearts full of longing and breast full of yearning, we beg of Thee SW_v01#13 p.013, SW_v06#17 p.142 - -
AB09747 80 ...His Holiness Baha'u'llah has even said that occupation and labor are devotion. All humanity must obtain SW_v14#06 p.167-168 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Work as worship - -
AB09748 80 O ye who are firm in the Covenant of the Self-Subsistent, Eternal God! Praise God with glad faces SW_v11#07 p.105x Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB09749 80 O ye believers of God! Supplicate and entreat at the Threshold of the Almighty DAS.1913-07-21, SW_v04#15 p.253 , ABIE.094, BLO_PN#007 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB09750 80 ...In this age His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh has breathed the Holy Spirit into the dead body of the world... A new era of divine consciousness is upon us. - -
AB09751 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O ye two who are advancing towards the Kingdom of God! Mr. . . hath praised you that TAB.256-257 Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Praise and encouragement - -
AB09752 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou handsome child! Thy spiritual father and thy good mother sent me thy radiant picture TAB.070-071 Attaining the life of the spirit; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB09753 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou spiritual temple whose heart is drawn unto the Horizon of Certainty! Verily, I am now TAB.156, BSTW#276n Love as fire; Love of God - -
AB09754 80 ...The human spirit is a power which comprehends the realities of things. All that thou seest SW_v08#08 p.097 Power of the mind over nature; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; The mind's power of discovery - -
AB09755 80 My Dear Friend: I have received your letter, for the contents of which I am extremely grateful to you. I understand the aims SW_v01#18 p.004 Newspapers and the media; publications; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB09756 80 ...Though the Beauty of the Most Great Name, the Light of Eternal Splendour SW_v14#11 p.347 Growth of the Cause - -
AB09757 80 ...You have written that "We all pray that we and all the friends everywhere be favored SW_v08#16 p.220x Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant - -
AB09759 80 ...Whenever the heart finds attraction, the spirit seeks ecstasy and exultation and turns itself toward the Kingdom SW_v07#10 p.098 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times - -
AB09760 80 ...The good news of the unity and harmony among the friends of New York brought much joy. I hope that this unity and harmony may increase PN_1909 p071 Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB09793 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God! I ask from the favors of the Sun of Truth the splendors of the eternal outpouring for thee TAB.527 The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB09795 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God! Thy poetry was received. The context was elegant. The words were eloquent and the theme, the Manifest Light. TAB.546 Literature; drama; humanities; the arts - -
AB09829 70 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Its contents SW_v10#03 p.042 Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB09830 70 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Formerly SW_v10#17 p.318 Personal instructions - -
AB09888 70 ...Regarding the rainbow, - this rainbow is the Covenant of God and the Testament SW_v08#17 p.226x Interpretation of dreams and visions; Law of divorce; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
AB09900 70 O Thou kind father, your son Musa, like unto His Holines Kalim, attained the Sacred Valley, that Blessed Spot. NYR#109 - -
AB09914 70 ...Sometime ago I wrote thee a letter, whose content was that praise be to God, thou hast become confirmed in drawing a plan for the pilgrim house in Haifa SW_v13#08 p.221x Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Praise and encouragement; Suffering and imprisonment - -
AB09917 70 Thy letter of April 10th 1914 was perused. Whenever thou desirest thou hast permission to come to the Presence DAS.1914-04-25 Growth of the Cause; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Personal instructions - -
AB09923 70 O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy friends of God are most pleased with SW_v11#10 p.168 Praise and encouragement - -
AB09947 70 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! The good news of the organization of the Bahá'í Assembly in Vienna was received. DAS.1913-11-15 Christ; Christianity; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters - -
AB09948 70 Your affectionate brother hath written and mentioned your names, and hath highly praised and commended you. Observe how drawn he is to you, and how he loveth you COC#0848x Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
AB09962 70 O thou beloved friend! The letter which thou hast written to Mr. Hannen SW_v03#12 p.008 - -
AB09998 70 O thou spiritual person! As far as thou art able, do thou practice self-sacrifice SW_v12#03 p.057 Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB10008 70 O thou seeker of truth! Praise be to God that through the guidance of Mrs Rice-Wray thou hast heart the Divine Call, beheld the Light of Truth BSTW#420 Call to action; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB10009 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou seeker of Truth! Praise be to God! the essence of severance is manifest from this world and the star of love of God is shining TAB.623 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience - -
AB10010 70 O thou seeker of truth! All the people are submerged in the ocean of superstition and know nothing of the appearance of the Sun of Reality. BBBD.273, DAS.1913-10-19x - -
AB10012 70 O thou seeker of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Thou hast written SW_v10#17 p.319 Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
AB10019 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou bird of the Rose-garden of the Kingdom! In appearance there hath some time elapsed since news hath been received from thee TAB.727-728 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB10036 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou excellent maidservant of God! Thank thou God that thou hast stepped into the arena of existence in this glorious age TAB.623-624 Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Praise and encouragement; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB10045 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou thrall in the Lord of the Kingdom! Thy photograph was considered with utmost insight. This picture is an emblem of an enlightened face TAB.479 - -
AB10047 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O dear maidservant of God: Be thankful to God that you have been guided to the light of truth, entered to the Kingdom of Love of God TAB.684 Praise and encouragement; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB10048 70 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou beloved maidservant of God! Thy letter was received and from the rose-garden of its significances sweet fragrances were inhaled. TAB.671-672, BSC.471 #885x Permission for visit; pilgrimage - -
AB10049 70 O thou beloved maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. From its contents it became evident that thou art intending to come to Boston. BLO_PT#052.41 Music and singing; Personal instructions - -
AB10063 70 O thou respected one! Praise God and be grateful that thou hast SW_v10#02 p.032 Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB10070 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou bird of the Rose-garden of the Love of God! Thank thou God that, through the utterance of Mrs. .., thou hast heard of the universe TAB.669 Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB10093 70 ...Thou art, in truth, a herald of the Kingdom and a harbinger of the Covenant, Thou art truly self-sacrificing. Thou showest kindness unto all nations GPB.389x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB10096 70 O thou who art attracted to God! The eloquent and fluent poems were read. They were in the utmost sweetness. I beg of God that thy poetic nature BLO_PT#052.39 Praise and encouragement - -
AB10097 70 O thou who art attracted toward the Kingdom! The Doors of the Kingdom are open; and the sons of the Kingdom are in the utmost joy and happiness. BSTW#422 The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB10098 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom! Thy letter contained meanings full of sweetness. I therefore took it in my hand with the utmost love TAB.554 Being a source of light; guidance; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB10166 70 O ye merciful friends! It is now three years that this enamored wanderer has been a traveller over mountains and deserts and a wayfarer over lands and seas DAS.1913-06-24 Suffering and imprisonment - -
AB10177 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou Spiritual Physician: Turn unto God with a heart beating with His love, sincerely devoted to His commemoration, gazing unto His Kingdom TAB.628-629 Prayer for healing - -
AB10179 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou effulgence of the Kingdom! I read thy letter and was informed of thy speech, the contents of which were full of the feelings TAB.249-250 Ether; the phenomenon of light; Material and spiritual existence; two books - -
AB10181 70 O thou who art beseeching God and supplicating before the Kingdom of God! Blessed art thou; again blessed art thou! For thou art attracted BSTW#008 Praise and encouragement - -
AB10182 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who hast advanced towards Baha'! Truly, I say unto thee, wert thou to spend all that is on earth, thou couldst not obtain this gift TAB.248 Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB10183 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing toward God! Blessed are thou, for the lights of guidance have shone forth upon thee and the bounty of the Supreme Kingdom TAB.196-197 - -
AB10184 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing towards the Kingdom of God! Verily, I supplicate God to illuminate thy heart through the Light which is shining TAB.121 Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB10185 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing towards the Shining Orb of the Horizons! Verily, the East and West have already glittered through the light TAB.305 Growth of the Cause; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; The concourse on high - -
AB10186 70 Verily thy letter reached Me, and I noted its contents, and the severe trials which surround thee from all sides. Be not sorrowful on this account BSTW#445x Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Mary Magdalene; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB10187 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art assured in God! Verily we read thy letter and asked for thee confirmation. Verily thy Lord will strengthen thee in great spirituality TAB.121-122 - -
AB10192 70 O thou Leaf that moveth with the fragrant breezes of God! The written sheet was perused and from its contents the lamentation LTDT.347x Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Pain of love; love as veil; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB10197 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou lamp who art illuminated with the light of the Love of God! Leave thou the world and abandon the people TAB.073 Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB10200 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou whose heart is pure and whose soul is rejoiced! Verily, thy revered wife sent unto us thy photograph and we saw and rejoiced TAB.636-637 Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB10204 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art directed unto God! Verily, I saw thy photograph and was rejoiced by perceiving thy illumined likeness, which proved the purity of thy heart TAB.242-243 Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity - -
AB10206 70 ...When thou wishest to treat nervous pains turn thy whole being to the realm on high with thine heart detached from aught else besides Him and thy soul enraptured by the love of God COC#1027x Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Love of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB10207 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou whose face is radiant with the light of the Love of God! TAB.589 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance - -
AB10208 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou advancer to God! Verily, I have read thy brilliant letter which is elegantly composed. I supplicate God to alleviate thy trials TAB.636 Prayer for healing; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
AB10218 70 His honor Aqa Faraj like unto the wind swept across the deserts and like unto the birds soared over mountains DAS.1913-03-06 Praise and encouragement; Prayer for protection - -
AB10245 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O maidservant of God! I ask God to open before thy face the doors of wisdom, to give thee a drink of the chalice overflowing TAB.412 Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible - -
AB10246 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O maidservant of God! Thank thy Lord for confirming thee unto this wonderful day and new century and giving thee to drink the cup TAB.637 Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB10249 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God! I supplicate and implore my Lord to strengthen thee by the Spirit of Life, make thee enter the Ark of Safety TAB.313 Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Prayer for spiritual recognition - -
AB10255 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O my tender friend! Verily, the union between myself and thee is on a solid foundation and a well made basis. Neither the winds can remove it TAB.072-073 - -
AB10275 70 Bahá'í Prayers Remove not, O Lord, the festal board that hath been spread in Thy Name BPRY.024-025, SW_v13#12 p.332, DWN_v2#03-4 p.019, BP1926.018 Living waters; water of life; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God - -
AB10276 70 O thou who art a seeker of reality! Verily I pray God to make thee firm in the love of el-Baha BSTW#374 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Judas - -
AB10277 70 O thou loved maid-servant of God! Do thou observe the Divine Bounty! We are in Haifa and thou in Tokyo, nevertheless how (our) hearts have become related JWTA.033 East and West; communication between East and West; Personal instructions - -
AB10278 70 O God! O God! Verily these are the attracted ones to the Kingdom of Beauty and enkindled ones with the Fire of the Love of the Lord of Glory DAS.1913-12-01 Prayer for assistance; intercession; Prayer for spiritual recognition - -
AB10279 70 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art cheered through the Fragrances of God! When thou desirest and yearnest for meeting in the world of vision TAB.104, BSC.477 #907x, RBB.125ax Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions - -
AB10280 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O ye who are set aglow with the fire of God's Love! Blessed are ye for having been chosen TAB.084 Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB10281 70 O thou who art heavenly! If, with the consultation of the Executive Board and SW_v12#13 p.218 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar] - -
AB10282 70 Bahá'í Scriptures ...As to your question regarding the stars: Know that these brilliant stars are numberless and their existence is not devoid of wisdom both useful and important. BSC.445 #811, PN_unsorted p088x, PN_unsorted p091, BSTW#017, BSTW#042b Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture - -
AB10283 70 O Thou kind Lord! Accept this pure and holy girl in Thy new Kingdom. Make her beloved by all and glorify her in their sight. DAS.1913-04-07 Love of God; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others - -
AB10284 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art longing for the Heavenly Kingdom! Mrs... became the guide and directed thee TAB.674 Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name - -
AB10285 70 O thou son of the Kingdom! ...Today, the most important affair and greatest hope is the unity and concord of the Friends SW_v01#10 p.001 Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause - -
AB10286 70 Bahá'í Scriptures ...When the body of man is perfected, physical evolution comes to an end, since nature does not seek to build a higher form than that of man BSC.434 #789 Evolution; human evolution; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures - -
AB10287 70 Lua, Juliet, May, Ella—how attached to each other they are! Poor Lua! She is no more MAX.332x Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Eulogies; reminiscences; Soul; spirit after death; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB10288 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art assuredly believing in God! Verily, I read thy brilliant letter TAB.113 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Prayer for specific individuals; groups - -
AB10289 70 O friends, know that the believers of God must be the cause of union and love among all mankind SW_v09#02 p.022 Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause - -
AB10290 70 O ye servants and the maidservants of God! Happy, happy are ye, for ye have found the Sovereign of the heavenly Empire DAS.1913-11-01 Call to action; Praise and encouragement - -
AB10291 70 ...Your letter was received; but Abdul Baha, owing to the infirmity of the body; the difficulty of voyaging over seas and lands, the lack of rest, the striving and exerting day and night DAS.1913-07-28, ABIE.123, BLO_PN#007 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB10292 70 ...Every son who does not become a cause of glory for his parents is a manifest loss. How many children turn out to be fruitless and unfaithful! DAS.1913-08-02, ABIE.144, BLO_PN#007 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB10293 70 ...Be thou in a state of utmost joy and fragrance and render thanks unto the Forgiving Lord, that praise be to God, thou art victorious and triumphant DAS.1913-08-20, ABIE.212, BLO_PN#007 Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB10294 70 ...Rest ye assured that the Breaths of the Holy Spirit shall inspire you with the power of speech. Consequently, loosen your tongues and speak in every meeting DAS.1913-09-23, ABIE.349, BLO_PN#007 Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Confidence; courage; faith in teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
AB10295 70 O thou who art looking for the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was considered. Glad tidings be unto thee SW_v09#01 p.005x Manifestation of God as sun; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB10296 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou fresh, slender branch saturated with the abundant rain of His bounty! I ask God TAB.154, BSTW#276f - -
AB10297 70 O thou forgiving Lord! Shed Thy radiance upon these servants of Thine and give unto them a melodious voice DAS.1913-11-01 Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice - -
AB10298 70 ...I hope ... certain souls may arise who may prove radiant lamps to the world of humanity SW_v07#16 p.151x Call to action; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB10299 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou whose face is illumined with the Light of the Love of God! The answer already TAB.198-199 Love of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB10300 70 ...The American people are indeed worthy of being the first to build the Tabernacle of the Great Peace ADJ.085b-086x, GPB.254x, GPB.396-397x Predictions and prophecies; The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace - -
AB10301 70 O God! I ask of Thee by Thy Supreme Pen and by Thy Name... to forgive me my debts through Thy grace and bounty, and to overlook and pardon my trespasses BSTW#198 Prayer for forgiveness - -
AB10302 70 The invincible Hosts of divine Confirmations are standing in battle-array upon the plain of the Kingdom of Abha, ready to rush to the assistance of any soul DAS.1913-03-18 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual warfare; struggle - -
AB10303 70 O God! O my hope! I supplicate toward the Kingdom of Thy sanctity and entreat before the realm of Thy might to bless and accept the father DAS.1913-06-24 Prayer for parents - -
AB10304 70 Thy letter was received. From its contents it became evident that a report is circulated in those parts that I am departing for India. DAS.1913-11-07 Personal instructions - -
AB10305 70 ...His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh knows how much I love you. I wish for each one of you everlasting glory, beg for you eternal welfare DAS.1914-06-24 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB10306 70 The difference between Christ and others is this: Christ was the spirit, others are bodies. Christ was the Sun, others are mirrors. BSTW#357 Adam; Adam and Eve; Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Christ; Christianity; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God - -
AB10307 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou son of the Kingdom! Consider the bounty of the Lord and the gifts of thy Creator TAB.159, BSTW#276e Knowledge; recognition of God - -
AB10308 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God! The letter that thou hast written, through his honor Mr. ... TAB.357 Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB10309 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O my dear, intimate friend! Verily, I address thee with such an appellation whereby the hearts TAB.129 Consolation and comfort; Love of God - -
AB10310 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art turned to the Kingdom of the Lord, the Forgiving! With prayers and supplications TAB.233 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others - -
AB10311 70 ...The invisible hand has opened the doors, and wisdom requires that ‘Abdu'l-Bahá hasten to the country of Egypt, for he is infinitely ashamed SW_v01#17 p.007 Prayer for spiritual recognition; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB10312 70 As much as you are able, unloose the tongue in teaching the Cause of God and demonstrate ye extraordinary effort DAS.1914-06-24, SW_v09#17 p.200 Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB10313 70 O thou heavenly person! Praise be unto God, that having rent asunder the veils and having seen the rays of the Sun of Reality, thou didst turn thine attention to the Center of the Covenant. JWTA.038 - -
AB10314 70 O thou maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Thy desire to serve Green Acre is in reality a very important matter. SW_v08#05 p.051 Importance of community building - -
AB10315 70 ...This is the first step in the path of God, but the distance of the way is great. I hope that thou mayest traverse SW_v08#17 p.228x, SW_v13#05 p.113x Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB10316 70 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou bird who art warbling in the Garden of the Guidance of God! Verily, I read TAB.187-188 Praise and encouragement - -
AB10317 70 Tablet 27 Feb 1913 to Graham Pole (Secretary General Theosophical Society) O thou revered Friend! Thy letter was received. Its contents indicated that that illumined lady soared toward the Kingdom of the Merciful. BLO_PT#103 Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Teachings as spirit of the age - -
AB10350 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou attracted maidservant of God! This is a blessed address. If thou fulfill TAB.150 Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Transcending the material condition - -
AB10353 60 Whilst passing some days in the East, thou wert a flame of the love of God. Now, assuredly, thou art even more aglow and illumined. MAX.264b Praise and encouragement - -
AB10452 60 O thou who art thirsty for the Fountain of Guidance! Thank God that thou hast reached to the fountain-head of guidance DAS.1913-10-19 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB10473 60 ...Thy letter hath arrived. Praised be God, under the sheltering protection of the Blessed Beauty, I have safely returned from the West but will again proceed to America LTDT.306x Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB10542 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou seeker of Truth! Thank thou the maidservant of God Mrs. . . . ., for she hath guided thee to the Divine Kingdom TAB.675 Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB10543 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou yearner after Truth! I know in what condition thou art, and how much thou longest for the meeting. The real meeting consists in the communication of heart. TAB.589-590 Spiritual communication; connections of the heart - -
AB10544 60 O thou seeker of Truth! Thy letter was received and thy thankfulness became SW_v02#10 p.003-004 Methods of teaching the Cause; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB10545 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou yearner after the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. It was brief and expressive of meaning. I ask from God that thy name be registered TAB.590 - -
AB10555 60 ...The world is mortal. In one instant it will pass away; but the principle of ease and tranquillity is the soul SW_v07#16 p.151x Consolation and comfort; Soul; spirit after death; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times - -
AB10561 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou flower of the Rose-garden of God! Thou hast presented thy life. I have also accepted it, in order that thou mayest sacrifice thyself TAB.590 Bringing forth results; fruit - -
AB10575 60 ...Regarding the education of those two daughters D. . . . and M. . . . If thou givest true Bahai education to those two young trees in the garden of Abha SW_v09#07 p.088x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Role and station of women; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world - -
AB10603 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom! Thy letter was received and I supplicated and implored at the Divine Kingdom TAB.668 - -
AB10617 60 O thou my darling little Mona! Thy tiny eloquent letter was received and thy sweet dear thoughts became known to me. DAS.1913-08-15, ABIE.196, BLO_PN#007 Permission for visit; pilgrimage - -
AB10667 60 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thank and praise God that He hath caused thee to drink from the cup of the gifts and caused thee to suckle TAB.060, BSC.475 #898x Love of God - -
AB10671 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou tree planted in the Vineyard of God! Verily, the clouds of the mercy of thy Lord have poured forth the rain of His greatest gift TAB.686 Manifestation of God as sun; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul - -
AB10672 60 ...Remember thou that Judas Iscariot was the head of the disciples and their example, How then his feet stumbled and fell in the path BSTW#073gx Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Judas - -
AB10674 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O Thou who art attracted to God! I send this letter written by my own hand, that thou mayest thank god, thy Lord TAB.085 Love of God; Praise and encouragement - -
AB10675 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing unto the Kingdom of God! I ask God to make thee a helper to the maidservants of the Merciful, to walk in the path of salvation TAB.054 Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
AB10677 60 O thou who art attracted unto God! Verily, I remember thee in my prayer and supplication to God, and implore my Lord to make thee a flame of the Fire MAX.174 Love as fire; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
AB10679 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art guided by the Light of Guidance! Verily, I am informed of thy confession of the Oneness of God and thy being attracted TAB.408 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Knowledge; recognition of God; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB10680 60 O thou who art gazing at the Kingdom of God! Verily I supplicate to God to illuminate thy face, by the light of Knowledge BSTW#001 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience - -
AB10689 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou shining ray! Verily, the ray, being transmitted from the etheric sphere, rends the space and reaches the surface of the earth TAB.249 Ether; the phenomenon of light; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness - -
AB10696 60 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks ...Know thou that before maturity man liveth from day to day and comprehendeth only such matters BRL_ATE#037x Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB10697 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art accepted of God! Know thou that, verily, the eye of favors is directed to thee and is beholding thee with a divine glance TAB.133 Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB10698 60 O thou who are attracted to the fragrances of God, serve ye the Cause of God and spread His Word and Covenant among His creatures NYR#131x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB10710 60 O thou my kind friend! Its my hope that through the bestowals of the Blessed Perfection DAS.1913-10-01, SW_v07#04 p.026 Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement - -
AB10725 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O maid-servant of God! Thy letter reached me and I prayed God to bless thee by His heavenly blessing in thy marriage TAB.058-059, BLO_PT#052.05 - -
AB10734 60 [refers to reports indicating that Munirih Khanum's condition was the same as before and says that the Exalted Leaves were of the opinion that she should go to Egypt] LTDT.337-338x - -
AB10735 60 O Amata’l-Bahá! All that thou hadst penned down hath been perused. Thou hast written regarding a trip to Quds (Jerusalem) LTDT.346 Business; financial; property matters; Personal instructions - -
AB10736 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God! Be rejoiced at the mercy of God and be delighted by the remembrance of thy Master! Thank thou Him TAB.189 Martyrs and martyrdom; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB10737 60 O thou revered maidservant of God! Verily thy letter which tells of the gathering of the Woman's Assembly BLO_PT#052.18 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution - -
AB10739 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God, who art guided to the Light of Guidance! Verily, I read thy letter which expressed praise to thy Supreme Lord TAB.693-694 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Role and station of women; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB10749 60 O Thou my Lord the Merciful and my Beloved, the Clement! Verily these intelligent souls are assured in Thy mention DAS.1914-04-27 Prayer for specific individuals; groups - -
AB10762 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou leaf who art well watered through the out-pouring of the cloud of favor from God! TAB.062 Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God - -
AB10763 60 O my Lord, my Adored One and my Desire. Lowly and suppliant, I implore Thee BP1926.019 Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for protection; Transcendence; unknowability of God - -
AB10764 60 ...Strive earnestly and put forth your greatest endeavor toward the accomplishment of this fellowship ADJ.039x Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB10765 60 ...I hope that ye may cause that downtrodden race to become glorious, and to be joined with the white race ADJ.039x, ADJ.055x, LOG#1790x Predictions and prophecies; Race unity; racial issues; Unity in diversity - -
AB10766 60 O servant of God! Know thou, verily, the Fragrances of the Garden of the Covenant SW_v04#10 p.175, BSTW#045 Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB10767 60 ...The glad-tidings of the Kingdom of Abha are effective over the hard stone and DAS.1913-07-11, SW_v04#15 p.252, ABIE.055, BLO_PN#007 Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB10768 60 ...The Glances of Divine Providence are always vouchsafed, the infinite Bestowals are continually descending. DAS.1913-08-01, ABIE.139, BLO_PN#007 Predictions and prophecies; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB10770 60 ...The holy ones of past ages and centuries have, each and all, yearned with tearful eyes to live WOB.110x Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day - -
AB10771 60 O Lord, make these holy souls who have arisen to build this temple the dawning points of the lights and manifestations of (thy) signs. SW_v05#05 p.068, SW_v07#07 p.058 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for service - -
AB10772 60 Praise be to God that the Treasury of the Kingdom is inexhaustible and the holy, divine graces a fathomless sea. DAS.1914-09-07 Being a source of light; guidance; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
AB10773 60 ...Verily the poems of Bishop Kan and John Newton are exalted, but it were possible SW_v08#08 p.100 The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB10774 60 O thou seeker after the knowledge of numbers! Thy letter was received. The science of numbers is one of the common sciences SW_v01#06 p.005 Knowledge; recognition of God; Meanings of letters and numbers; jafr (gematria) - -
AB10775 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou seeker of the Divine Kingdom! The heavenly doors opened, the hosts of realities TAB.674 Call to action; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity - -
AB10776 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art directed to the Light of Guidance! Thank thou God, for thou hast chanted TAB.256 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement - -
AB10777 60 ...In reality, the radiant, pure hearts are the Mashrak-el-Azkar and from them the voice of supplication SW_v06#17 p.135 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Outward and inward meanings - -
AB10778 60 O ye beloved maidservants of God! In this most wonderful Dispensation God hath clothed the women with a new garment DAS.1913-11-01 Equality of men and women; Predictions and prophecies - -
AB10780 60 Bahá'í Scriptures ...The Supreme One hath said "He loveth them and they will love Him." If God had not filled His Servant with His love, love would never have been realized in the creation BSC.492 #947x Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God - -
AB10781 60 O ye real friends! Whosoever belongs to the company of the elect, his head is at the Threshold. DAS.1913-11-01 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness - -
AB10782 60 ...The believers of God must be kind toward each other; if one commits a mistake the other must forgive. It is not at all befitting to refer their names to a court BSTW#192 Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB10783 60 ...That beloved friend is always before my sight, both at home and abroad. With my heart, tongue and pen I mention thee. DAS.1913-10-13 Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB10784 60 Receptivity is necessary. The love of God is like unto the ray of the sun. DAS.1913-03-20x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity - -
AB10785 60 This means when the mirror is purified and turned toward the sun, the Bestowals of the sun will become reflected therein. The disc of the sun does not enter DAS.1913-03-20x Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Manifestation of God as mirror - -
AB10786 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou beloved of my heart! Verily, my soul longs for thee, for the lamp of the love TAB.130 Being a source of light; guidance; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Unity in diversity - -
AB10787 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who hast sought shelter in the Impregnable Cave! Verily, the glad-tidings of God TAB.105-106 Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB10788 60 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou revered sincere one! Know thou, verily, the brilliant realities and sanctified spirits are likened to a shining crescent TAB.108-109, BSC.477 #908x Material and spiritual existence; two books; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB10789 60 O ye friends of God! Show ye an endeavor that all the nations and communities of the world SW_v07#18 p.187-188 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance - -
AB10790 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O ye dear children! Your father is compassionate, clement and merciful TAB.622 Love of God; Personal instructions - -
AB10791 60 ...Jesus Christ said only a few words to Peter, telling him that upon that rock he would SW_v08#17 p.221, PTIM.057 Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB10792 60 ...All these wishes are well worthy of asking, especially the rescue from self-love SW_v07#18 p.184 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence - -
AB10793 360 O thou who art attracted to the Fragrances of God!... As to thy question: If the husband prevents his wife from entering into the Light… As to thy question concerning the additions to the Old Testament SW_v09#07 p.086x, VTRM.023-025 Idolatry; Marriage as means of spiritual progress - -
AB10794 60 O unequalled God! For this helpless child be a protector! For this weak and sinful one SW_v09#10 p.114 Humility; meekness; lowliness; Prayer for protection; Prayer for spiritual recognition - -
AB10795 60 Man while in this life should endeavor to learn of the Throne of God, to serve the Holy Threshold, to seek knowledge of the other World BAVA.029-030, BLO_PN#021 One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance - -
AB10796 60 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily, the maidservant of god TAB.517 Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB10797 60 ...The moment this Divine Message is carried forward by the American believers from the shores WOB.078x Growth of the Cause; Predictions and prophecies - -
AB10799 60 ...In this great cycle and wonderful dispensation, the majority of those non-essential commands which refer to the body are to be administered by the House of Justice SW_v06#16 p.127 Changing and unchanging parts of religion; House of Justice; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle - -
AB10800 60 O thou beloved maidservant of God! Praise be unto God, that through the guidance of Miss Alexander thou couldst hear the Call JWTA.037 Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB10819 170 ...Praise be to God He hath appeared with a luminous Countenance. Verily the Promised One is His Highness Bahá’u’lláh Who hath dawned from the Eastern horizon SW_v09#01 p.005x, ACOA.052-053 Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB10827 50 O Amata’l-Bahá, O Spiritual Leaf! There is nothing wrong with Me. Through the bounty and grace of the Ancient Beauty LTDT.342 Consolation and comfort; Personal instructions - -
AB10848 50 ...Thou hast written about thy poor sight. According to the explicit divine text the sick must refer to the doctor. This decree is decisive and everyone is bound to observe it COC#1023x, LOG#0962x Business; financial; property matters; Consolation and comfort; Personal instructions - -
AB10876 50 O thou son of the Kingdom! I read thy letter with the utmost joy and I hope that thou mayest grow and develop like unto a young tree DAS.1914-04-17 Praise and encouragement - -
AB10880 50 ...This glory shall be turned into the most abject abasement, and this pomp and might converted into the most complete subjugation PDC.147x Non-participation in politics; Prophecy and fulfillment; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
AB10903 50 ...For some time past the feebleness of health and the prostration of the nerves impeded the path of correspondence... All that thou observest shall ere long vanish and disappear like unto the mirage DAS.1914-02-21x Service to others; to the Cause of God; Tahirih [Qurratu'l-'Ayn]; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB10904 50 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. In regard to thy dear father, rest assured that in the Kingdom of God MAX.304x Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB10931 50 O thou spiritual child! I hope that thou mayest become a daughter of the Kingdom and become conducive to the diffusion of the heavenly Light DAS.1914-07-30 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB10943 50 ...Regarding thy question about the morning prayer. Both meanings are included in the word dawn: the natural dawn and the dawn of the Kingdom DAS.1914-03-03x, SW_v08#04 p.048x Mindfulness; concentration; focus; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB10945 50 Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts O thou beloved Maidservant of God! I hope thou wilt detach thyself day by day from this mound of earth and become nearer and nearer BLO_PT#028a Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience - -
AB10958 50 O thou sweet singing bird! The new song has been received. Verily SW_v11#16 p.276, BLO_PT#052.37 Music and singing; Praise and encouragement - -
AB10963 50 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art advancing toward the Kingdom of God! The doors of the Ideal Heaven of God are opened and some souls are on the wing TAB.675 The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB10977 150 My illumined Noory! According to what is mentioned, with abundant joy through the bounty of DAS.1914-06-13, SW_v09#10 p.115 Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB10990 50 ...As to the question of Huquq: In no wise shouldst thou make statements requiring any person to pay the Huquq. However if a devoted and self-sacrificing soul freely and spontaneously offereth COC#1168x Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Law of Huququ'llah; Power of the Manifestation of God; Shrines and Holy places - -
AB11033 50 ...Since the loved ones of God in Persia are regarded as veteran friends, it is by virtue of the tremendous affection I cherish for them that their offerings for Huquq are accepted COC#1172x Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Law of Huququ'llah; Praise and encouragement - -
AB11039 50 O thou kind Friend! Your telegram was received. I was made very happy and most pleased with the susceptibilities of the conscience. ECN.749 Educational curricula - -
AB11040 50 O my Lord! confirm these Thy servants and maidservants with thy ever increasing DAS.1914-06-10, SW_v09#10 p.111 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for assistance; intercession - -
AB11058 50 ...Thou hast written regarding thy meeting with... He hath written that he desireth to teach thee one of the crafts and show thee affection and consideration COC#0012x Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession - -
AB11059 50 The song and anthem that Louise R. Waite raised in the Assembly of the Unity of Bahá'ís reached to the ears of the people of the Kingdom. SW_v14#09 p.278, PN_1909E p117 - -
AB11066 50 O My beloved sister, the Greatest Holy Leaf! My eagerness knows no bound. I have not seen thee for such a long time LTDT.175x Business; financial; property matters; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Personal instructions - -
AB11073 50 Meetings, Bahá'í ...If it were possible that in every city a few of the awakened ones, when opportunity offered, could hold a meeting, and therein habitually present the proofs and arguments BRL_MEET.AB#16x, COC#0394x Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Prayer for teaching; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11078 50 ...If a soul calls the people to the Kingdom of God according to the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh, there will be many listeners DAS.1913-07-24, SW_v04#15 p.253x, SW_v05#01 p.009x, ABIE.108, BLO_PN#007 Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds - -
AB11079 50 ...The beloved of God and the maidservants of the Merciful intend to found a Mashriqu'l-Adhkar in Chicago. SW_v01#15 p.007 Business; financial; property matters; Call to action; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar] - -
AB11080 50 O ye friends of God! Praise be to God that those pure souls are released from the world of matter and enlisted in the rank of the angels DAS.1913-11-01 Soul; spirit after death - -
AB11081 50 ...Praise be to God, that with our soul and with your heart you are striving to guide SW_v09#08 p.090 Education of children; moral education; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11082 50 Bahá'í Scriptures ...People must live for one another, and not live in seclusion as do the monks and nuns. People should not live solitary lives. BSC.440 #802 Monasticism; asceticism; Need for cooperation; solitary existence not possible; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB11083 50 O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was received. Its contents proved firmness and steadfastness. Thank God that thou hast believed DJT.128, BLO_PN#027 Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB11084 50 Bahá'í Scriptures ...In this prohibition (from visiting Haifa) there is a providence which will become manifest before long. But know ye with the utmost certainty BSC.492 #948x Nearness and remoteness; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB11085 50 ...But it is two or three years since a number of people are making efforts in Chicago SW_v06#17 p.134-135 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar] - -
AB11086 50 ...The basis of the Call must be the Oneness of the world of humanity DAS.1913-07-12, SW_v04#15 p.252, ABIE.058, BLO_PN#007 East and West; communication between East and West; Methods of teaching the Cause; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB11087 50 ...Thank God that thou art assisted in serving the believers of God. Thou art the enkindled brazier of the Fire of Love and a lamp of the utmost purity DAS.1913-08-01, ABIE.139, BLO_PN#007 Being a source of light; guidance; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB11088 50 ...As to the matter of the building of the Mashrak-el-Azkar, that is, the matter of beginning SW_v06#17 p.149 Business; financial; property matters; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant - -
AB11089 50 ...Certain regulations are revealed which in sure the welfare and well-being of all humanity SW_v07#15 p.133x Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Wealth inequality and its moderation - -
AB11090 50 Any Persian, whether Bahá'í, or belonging to the ancient religions of Persia--in short, any Persian SW_v06#12 p.095, BSTW#073c Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Personal instructions - -
AB11091 50 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou seeing one! Know thou, verily, God hath preferred the insight to the sight TAB.604-605, SW_v07#16 p.151x, VTRM.018-019 Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight - -
AB11092 50 ...Consider thy composure, for composure of thought will become the cause of one's confirmation in the service SW_v07#18 p.187 Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB11093 50 ...An hundred good tidings that the doors of the Kingdom have been opened and the Call of the Lord of the Kingdom upraised. SW_v14#10 p.304-305 Blind imitation [taqlid]; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB11096 50 ...Several plans and designs of the Mashrak-el-Azkar have been received from America SW_v06#17 p.140 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar] - -
AB11097 50 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O maidservant of God! How blessed thou hast been to have entered the Kingdom of God! TAB.062 Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity - -
AB11098 50 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God! Thank God that thou dost believe in the Greatest Manifestation TAB.130 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11099 50 ...Paul in the beginning worked against the Spirit of God - Christ - but when he became confirmed he was the first servant of Christ DAS.1914-09-04 Saint Peter and Saint Paul - -
AB11100 50 You have asked concerning the relations and genealogy of the mother of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá. The father and grandfather went to Persia from the regions of Taif BSTW#020, BSTW#072 Abraham; Isaac; Ishmael - -
AB11101 50 ...In regard to your question about using Kheirella's translation - Abdu'l-Baha says that the believers should use nothing that Kheirella has translated PN_unsorted p074 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Review of publications - -
AB11102 50 ...Praise be to God the Fragrances of Holiness are diffused and the believers and the maidservants DAS.1913-10-01 Love of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11103 50 ...At present we are living in Ramleh, near Alexandria. From all parts the believers are arriving daily DAS.1913-10-01 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Personal instructions - -
AB11104 50 ...As much as you are able, be ye faithful at the Threshold of the Beauty of Abha. Faithfulness demands self-sacrifice. DAS.1914-07-02 Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB11105 50 ...The everlasting glory of the friends, and the heavenly sublimity of the believers, is to teach the Cause of God SW_v05#02 p.017 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11106 50 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O maidservant of God! If thou seekest eternal glory, let thyself be humble and meek in the presence TAB.061-062x, DWN_v5#04 p.002a B. Grover, B. Weber Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB11107 50 O Almighty! Endear thou this maidservant of Thy Threshold, Frau Ruoff BBBD.296, DAS.1914-04-18, SW_v05#13 p.202 Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for specific individuals; groups - -
AB11108 50 O ye beloved of God! Highway robbers are many and hypocrites are innumerable. SW_v06#12 p.093, BSTW#073a Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; False claims to divine revelation or spiritual stations - -
AB11109 50 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou illumined youth! Thank thou God, for that the tongues spoke in thy praise TAB.108 Praise and encouragement; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB11110 50 O my Lord! Make them Thy refulgent dawns which shine and gleam upon the temple of unity SW_v05#05 p.071, SW_v05#10 p.151 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice - -
AB11111 50 Every soul who sacrifices his life in the service of the Cause of God, all the existing beings will come under his command BSTW#044x Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB11112 50 ...From the beginning of time until the present day the light of Divine Revelation hath risen WOB.074-075x Christ; Christianity; East and West; communication between East and West - -
AB11113 50 Bahá'í Scriptures ...When the foundation of the Mashrekol-Azkar is laid... a most wonderful and thrilling motion will appear in the world of existence... From that point of light the spirit of teaching ... will permeate to all parts of the world COF.069x2x, BSC.547 #989 - -
AB11114 50 O God! Make this company of Bahai children eternal and everlasting; bestow blessing and profit SW_v11#19 p.330 Consultation; Prayer for children and youth - -
AB11115 50 I beg of God that thou mayst discover the stars of the Kingdom of Abha, behold the zodiacal towers on the world on High, unfold the secrets of God DAS.1913-03-29x Manifestation of God as sun - -
AB11116 50 Man is created in the image of the Lord of Mercy, i.e. Divine characteristics. Physical likeness is mortal; merciful characteristics are immortal. Spirit is the Grace of God. Body is an earthly compound. Therefore strive ye to adorn yourselves with the image of the Lord of Mercy. DAS.1915-04-24 Exhortations and counsels; Human reality created in the image of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books - -
AB11117 50 O thou kind God! I am a little babe; exalt me at the threshold of Thy Kingdom. I live SW_v09#10 p.115 Material and spiritual existence; two books; Prayers (general or uncategorized) - -
AB11118 50 ...These souls who are not vivified and attracted by the Holy Spirit are accounted among the dead SW_v14#02 p.038x, BSTW#043a Soul; spirit after death; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB11119 50 ...By the life of Baha! He who is filled with the love of the Glory (of God) and forgets all things, the Holy Spirit will be heard SW_v07#10 p.099, BSTW#369b Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing - -
AB11120 50 ...On the shore of Lake Michigan a piece of land is blessed because it has been mentioned by the name of Mashrekol-Azkar SW_v11#11 p.169x House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar] - -
AB11140 40 ...Hold thy husband dear and always show forth an amiable temper towards him, no matter how ill-tempered he may be COC#0850x, LOG#0757x Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB11144 40 ...It is the commandment of the Blessed Beauty, may my life be a sacrifice at His Threshold, that whosoever engageth in a craft, should endeavour to acquire in it utmost proficiency COC#0015x Excellence; distinction; Work as worship - -
AB11155 40 O Thou Almighty! Make this Theosophical Society a rose-garden and a meadow through the downpour of the rain of Thy Providence DAS.1913-04-21 Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Prayer for gatherings; meetings; assemblies; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB11164 40 ...Ye have written of the Nineteen Day festivities. This Feast is a bringer of joy. It is the groundwork of agreement and unity. It is the key to affection and fellowship COC#0920x House of Justice; Nineteen-Day Feast; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11179 40 O thou dear friend! Thy letter was received. God willing, we shall endeavor to reach Washington in time and meet you and renew the Covenant of the ancient love. AHV.030a, BLO_PN#045 - -
AB11187 40 O thou who art enkindled with the fire of the love of God! Thy letter was received, but I have no time to answer MAX.275 Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB11209 40 ...if in the andarún women related something about some person, the hearer should observe complete silence, engage in communion with the True One and say that the remembrance of God is best LTDT.331x Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others - -
AB11210 40 O thou who art rejoicing with the glad tidings of God! Verily the Song of the Covenant of most eloquent phrase and of most wonderful melody was received. BLO_PT#052.25 Music and singing; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement - -
AB11212 40 ...O handmaiden of God! Verily, God has confirmed thee in spreading the fragrances of God in those climes. Be a pillar of fire and a cloud of light and a blessed tree in the vineyard of God, the Precious, the Forgiving SW_v14#11 p.353x Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Mary Magdalene; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11218 40 ...With regard to the printing of any book that concerns the Cause, it is not permissible except with permission from the Centre of the Covenant, whether that be of the blessed Tablets or the composition of the friends, otherwise there is great danger SW_v09#05 p.060x Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters; Praise and encouragement; Review of publications - -
AB11241 40 NYR#151x Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for specific individuals; groups - -
AB11248 40 O Amata’l-Bahá! Apparently, thou hast decided to go to Egypt. For the time being, thou wilt explore a new place LTDT.338 Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB11262 40 ...May this American democracy be the first nation to establish the foundation of international agreement ADJ.085bx, GPB.254x, WOB.075-076x Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity - -
AB11263 40 ...The judgment of God hath come; respond ye unto the call of God! Hearken ye SW_v05#03 p.037 Call to action; Predictions and prophecies - -
AB11264 40 ...Today the greatness of the believers of God depends upon delivering the Cause of God SW_v07#10 p.098 Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universality of the Cause; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB11265 40 ...You must do a little better. The better you do, the better it is. The wife must endure the husband and she must hold to every means to please the husband. PN_unsorted p075 Exhortations and counsels - -
AB11266 40 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O servant of God! Give thanks to God for you have come to the Holy Land, visited the Sacred Threshold, associated with us for a few days TAB.678, BAVA.036, BLO_PN#021 Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11267 40 ...Thou hast written concerning the spiritual meeting. The spiritual meeting must be in the utmost state of ecstasy and tumult DAS.1913-07-09, SW_v13#10 p.276x, ABIE.048, BLO_PN#007 Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11268 40 ...Thou hast written regarding the love and unity of the believers and their firmness in SW_v08#17 p.227x Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant - -
AB11269 40 ...The believers of God from now on must think about going to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition SW_v05#17 p.265, MAX.312bx Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11270 40 ...The Kingdom of God is possessed of limitless potency. Audacious must be the army of life TDH#046.4, COC#1683x Call to action - -
AB11272 40 Today whosoever arises to herald the Kingdom of Abha, a magnetic power will be produced which shall attract the rays of confirmation DAS.1913-03-29x Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB11273 40 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou candle of the Love of God! The light of man depends on the light of the love of God TAB.250 Love of God; Praise and encouragement; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB11274 40 ...Whosoever claims that Abdu'l-Baha has given to him a tablet or sent a cablegram he must prove it SW_v06#12 p.094-095, BSTW#073c Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB11275 40 O God! O God! Verily I place my head on the earth and beg of Thee, O Thou Lord of lords, to submerge these believers of Thine DAS.1914-03-28 Living waters; water of life; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others - -
AB11276 40 ...I desire every Bahá'í to be severed and detached. If he passes between two mountains of gold, he must not look to either side. DAS.1913-08-01, SW_v07#10 p.099, ABIE.141, BLO_PN#007 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience - -
AB11277 40 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou maidservant of God! Dost thou remember when Mrs... was talking with thee TAB.673 Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name - -
AB11278 40 ...God maketh no distinction between the white and the black. If the hearts are pure both are acceptable ADJ.037bx, LOG#1794x Human reality created in the image of God; Race unity; racial issues; Unity in diversity - -
AB11279 40 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou candle of the Love of God! I ask God to grant thee by His favor and grace TAB.129-130 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB11280 40 ...Thou hast asked what shouldst thou do and what prayer shouldst thou offer in order to become informed of the Mysteries of God DAS.1913-07-26, SW_v07#10 p.099, SW_v08#04 p.047, ABIE.117, BLO_PN#007 Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Power of prayer - -
AB11281 40 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha; Bahá'í Prayers O my Lord! O my Lord! This is a lamp lighted by the fire of Thy love and ablaze with the flame BPRY.176, TAB.618, BSC.429 #776, PN_1909F p002, VTRM.032 MJ Cyr, M. Sparrow, Yasmin, TaliaSafa, A. Wensbo, Sarah, Nava & Sahar, Sofia, Avinash, Goleta & Pradheep, E. Lilian, N. Chiang Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love as fire; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB11282 40 O thou who art athirst for the Water of Life! This manifest book is the fountainhead of the Water of Life Eternal. SW_v14#05 p.124, BSTW#044 Living waters; water of life; Study; deepening; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB11283 40 Bahá'í Scriptures ...There are before you so many temptations, trials, afflictions, calamities and difficulties because you have to be purified through fire and sifted through the sieve in order to separate the wheat from the tares. Verily, I say unto you: none will be saved but the believers, and from the believers only the sincere, and even those are in great danger, especially in such a time. BSC.443 #808 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB11284 40 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou servant of Baha'! Thy visit is accepted and thy name ever mentioned TAB.127 Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Personal instructions - -
AB11285 40 ...To be approved of God alone should be one's aim. And has thou realized thy own shortcomings? SW_v07#18 p.185 Attaining good pleasure of God; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Knowledge of self; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge - -
AB11286 40 ...May America become the distributing center of spiritual enlightenment, and all the world receive this heavenly blessing TDH#158.17x Being a source of light; guidance; Praise of Western values; culture; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization - -
AB11287 40 O thou endued with the Spirit of Life! The call of God hath proved the very life of the SW_v14#01 p.019, BP1926.027 Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB11288 40 O my Lord! Confirm this revered personage, that he may attain the Essential Purpose; travel in these Seven Valleys; enter the silent chamber of realities and significances, and enter the Kingdom of Mysteries. Verily, Thou art the Confirmer, the Helper, the Kind. PTF.076 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB11289 40 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha ...Convey my respectful greetings to [Dr.] ... and say : "Have confidence in heavenly bounty TAB.507 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; East and West; communication between East and West; Personal instructions; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB11290 40 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou Glorious Lord! Make thou this little maidservant a brilliant-starred daughter TAB.551 Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for children and youth - -
AB11291 40 ...The Call of God, when raised, breathed a new life into the body of mankind, and infused a new spirit WOB.169x Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB11292 40 ...In the world of being the meeting is blessed when the white and colored races meet together ADJ.038-039x, SW_v12#05 p.103 Praise and encouragement; Race unity; racial issues - -
AB11293 40 ...It is difficult for the weak ones to endure the tests but for souls like you, it is very easy SW_v08#19 p.240x Consolation and comfort; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB11294 40 O ye believers of God! We are sending to America the maidservant of God Zeenat Khanum with Mrs Wise. DAS.1914-03-03 Personal instructions - -
AB11295 40 O Thou God, the Mehreban! Suffer Thy Mehreban to become the crier of Heaven! Confer upon her spirituality and fragrance! DAS.1913-03-31 Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11296 40 ...Truly I say his honor ... is striving with all his powers in the diffusion of the Fragrances of God. DAS.1913-11-04 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11297 40 ...This talk opens with the words "About six hundred years ago." This Society was founded in the city of Hamadan SW_v08#14 p.204x Grammatical and other discrepancies in the Sacred Writings; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Past, present and future of Iran - -
AB11298 40 ...Absolute equality amongst men: this would be impossible. There is needed some organization which will bring about an order in this disorder. SW_v13#12 p.323 Maintainance of degrees in society - -
AB11299 40 ...All the believers of God and the maidservants of the Merciful must summon the people to the Kingdom and be the cause of the guidance of the inhabitants of the world. DAS.1913-08-16, ABIE.200, BLO_PN#007 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB11300 40 ...I supplicate and entreat at the Threshold of the Blessed Perfection and beg for the Divine Friends infinite Bestowal and Grace DAS.1913-08-20, ABIE.212, BLO_PN#007 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB11301 40 ...Turn thy face sincerely toward God; be severed from all save God; be ablaze with the fire of the love of God SW_v08#04 p.048 Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB11302 40 ...The question of the school of Tarbiat is very important. Through the Bounty and Providence of the True One it must become evident SW_v01#05 p.003 Call to action; Excellence; distinction - -
AB11303 40 ...There exists a great Confirmation in the School of Tarbiat SW_v01#05 p.003x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education; Generosity [kirama]; Praise and encouragement - -
AB11304 40 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha My God! My God! Elohim. To this Thy servant give the understanding of the Old Testament TAB.277-278 Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Prophecy and fulfillment - -
AB11305 40 ...The full measure of your success is as yet unrevealed, its significance still unapprehended WOB.077x Being a source of light; guidance; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men - -
AB11306 40 O thou shining and spiritual Gem! Glad tidings to thee from the Generosity of Thy Lord. Be happy on account of the Gifts of thy God which shall soon surround thee; and Thou art confirmed in the Covenant! MAB.017 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement - -
AB11307 40 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha ...Be not sad on account of poverty, nor be sorrowful when the people scorn thee TAB.177 Christ; Christianity; Consolation and comfort; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty - -
AB11308 40 O maidservant of God! Hold fast to the Covenant which hath emanated from the Supreme Pen SW_v11#12 p.201 Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prophecy and fulfillment - -
AB11309 40 Regarding His Holiness Christ and His birth into this world of matter: speak not of this, if you can, Should anyone ask, answer 'His Holiness Christ was born of the Holy Spirit,' and let that be final. BSTW#357 Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary - -
AB11310 40 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O maidservant of God! ...I beg of God that He may make [that place] a center TAB.202 Love as fire; Love of God; Prayer for service; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB11311 40 ...The East hath verily been illumined with the light of the Kingdom. Ere long WOB.079x East and West; communication between East and West; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB11312 40 ...Verily, the founding of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar will mark the inception of the Kingdom of God on earth SW_v05#04 p.051 Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar] - -
AB11338 30 ...As to the Nineteen Day Feast, ye must give this your most careful attention, and firmly establish it. For this Feast bringeth bliss and unity and love to the lovers of God COC#0919x East and West; communication between East and West; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB11340 30 ...God willing, through the endeavor of the friends in America, may the Bird of Paradise be revealed in all its beauty in the Philippine Islands. SW_v01#19 p.003x Exhortations and counsels; Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11342 30 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O servant of God! Faith is the magnet which draws the confirmation of the Merciful One. Service is the magnet which attracts the heavenly strength. TAB.062, DWN_v5#04 p.002b Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
AB11347 30 ...Make ye inquiries as to a woman teacher. She must be extremely modest, even-tempered, forbearing, and well bred, and she must be expert in the English language COC#0611x Courtesy; culture [adab]; Personal instructions - -
AB11374 30 ...Supplication and prayer on behalf of others will surely be effective. When hearts are united, when faces are turned towards the kingdom of Abha, surely enlightenment will be the result. SW_v08#04 p.047x House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Power of prayer; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity of thought and belief - -
AB11386 30 ...As to his honor Mr. Hoar, verily he is one who hath presented himself here, witnessed, heard, comprehended and became illuminated and enlightened with the light of the gift of God SW_v12#19 p.311x Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Naming of children; of individuals; Prayer for children and youth; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11413 30 ...The future of California, whether in regard to its material affairs or spiritual affairs, is very important SW_v02#13 p.006, SW_v05#15 p.232x, SW_v05#16 p.242, SW_v05#17 p.265 Call to action; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11414 30 ...The effulgence of God's splendorous mercy hath enveloped the peoples and kindreds of the earth WOB.111x Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; East and West; communication between East and West; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Predictions and prophecies - -
AB11416 30 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Know thou that supplication and prayer is the Water of Life. SW_v08#04 p.043x Importance of prayer; Living waters; water of life; Power of prayer; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer - -
AB11417 30 O God! Make this servant melodious, attuned with the airs of the Supreme Concourse, and confer upon him a thrilling and resounding voice, like the nightingale of hidden meanings in the Divine Rose Garden. TOR.178-179 Music and singing; Prayers (general or uncategorized); The concourse on high - -
AB11418 30 O Thou incomparable Lord! Bless Thou the members of this household and endear these souls in Thy Kingdom and confirm them in the service of Thy Cause! Verily Thou art the Powerful, the Mighty. DAS.1913-04-05 Prayer for children and youth; Prayer for service - -
AB11419 30 ...The essence of Oneness is sanctified above the servitude of the world of mankind SW_v14#06 p.167 Service to others; to the Cause of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB11420 30 O ye faithful friends! This Assembly was organized at the right time. It is my hope SW_v13#08 p.204 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB11421 30 ...I hope that the Ensigns of Divine Verses may be upraised in Stuttgart; the Fire of the Love of God be so enkindled as to set all those parts aglow DAS.1913-07-11, ABIE.055, BLO_PN#007 Being a source of light; guidance; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11422 30 ...All great movements have advanced through altruism, selflessness, and self-sacrifice, and not [merely] through the interchange of public opinion. DAS.1913-07-12, SW_v04#15 p.252, ABIE.058, BLO_PN#007 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Universal peace; world unity - -
AB11423 30 ...If thou desirest to be confirmed in the service of the Kingdom of God, live in accord with the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh DAS.1913-07-24, SW_v04#15 p.253x, ABIE.107, BLO_PN#007 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB11424 30 ...Moderation is necessary in all affairs. Man must take a lesson from divine actions and deeds SW_v08#02 p.026x All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Principle of balance; moderation; equilibrium; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
AB11425 30 Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou faithful one! One of the requirements of faithfulness is that thou mayest sacrifice TAB.552, BBBD.031a, BSC.461 #854 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Evanescence and eternality; fana and baqa; Love of God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB11426 30 ...The letter signed by most of the friends in India has been received. Abdu'l-Baha is greatly SW_v12#13 p.215x Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB11427 30 ...The souls of the well-favored among the concourse on high the sacred dwellers of the most exalted Paradise WOB.110-111x Service to others; to the Cause of God; The concourse on high - -
AB11428 30 ...The holy realities of the Concourse on high yearn, in this day, in the Most Exalted Paradise ADJ.047x Service to others; to the Cause of God; The concourse on high - -
AB11429 30 ...Regarding the Exposition of 1915 which will be inaugurated in San Francisco in America: From now undoubtedly SW_v02#13 p.006 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11430 30 O God! Endear this maidservant of Thine in Thy Kingdom. Verily her heart is filled with love and happiness. Bless her family and encircle her husband with the glances of Thy Providence. DAS.1913-04-07 Prayer for married couples; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Prayer for women - -
AB11431 30 ...Strive ye as much as ye can, so that love and amity may increase day by day amongst the believers of God; all of you can help each other and be ever ready to sacrifice your lives for one another. This is the quality of the people of Baha. DAS.1913-09-12, ABIE.309, BLO_PN#007 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB11432 30 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha ...Express my affection to Mrs ... and say: "The grace of God hath chosen thee TAB.507-508 Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB11433 30 O ye believers of God! We are sending to America, the maidservant of God, Zeenat Khanum, with Mrs. Wise SW_v05#04 p.057 Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause - -
AB11434 30 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha To the servant of God! I ask God to make thee a growing, developing branch in His vineyard TAB.653 Bringing forth results; fruit; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB11435 30 ...Now concerning the verse in Daniel, the interpretation whereof thou didst ask... A century will have elapsed from the dawn of the Sun of Truth; then will the teachings of God be firmly established LOG#1414x, PAB.024, BNE.250 Growth of the Cause; Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment - -
AB11436 30 Praise be to God that the Sun of Universal Religion hath dawned. From all parts of the world host after host enter under its Radiance. Erelong it will become world-wide. DAS.1913-03-29x Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Entry by troops; Growth of the Cause; Manifestation of God as sun; Universality of the Cause - -
AB11437 30 ...The vision also signifies that a Mashrak-el-Azkar will soon be established in America SW_v06#17 p.133 Entry by troops; Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Predictions and prophecies - -
AB11438 30 O Lord! Clothe this thy servant with the garment of the Most Great Bestowal and protect him from every evil DAS.1914-03-28 Prayer for protection - -
AB11439 30 ...Such souls are nothing but pure harm to the Cause of God, and it is very well that they go out SW_v04#10 p.174x, BSTW#131 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
AB11440 30 ...Regarding arrangements for the Bahai Sunday meeting for the purpose of worship SW_v13#10 p.276x Music and singing; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB11441 30 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou tree, developed in the garden of the Love of God! Be well watered TAB.131 Bringing forth results; fruit; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul - -
AB11442 30 ...The deeds of man must be the cause of glory. Everything that is conducive to the honor of the religion of God is good. SW_v09#10 p.107x Exalting the Word of God in teaching the Cause; Goodly deeds; actions; Words vs deeds - -
AB11443 30 ...Baha'u'llah hath said that the various races of humankind lend a composite harmony and beauty of color to the whole ADJ.037bx Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB11444 30 ...There is no wonder in confessing the appearance of the Kingdom of God, but true wonder consists in good deeds SW_v08#05 p.059x Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Goodly deeds; actions; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB11445 30 Thy detailed letter... was duly received. Its contents produced joy and happiness SW_v08#16 p.219x Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB11446 30 ...In prayer one must turn his face towards the sanctified Reality of His Holiness Baha'o'llah - that Reality which surrounds all phenomena. SW_v09#10 p.113x Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer - -
AB11447 30 O ye real friends, O ye people of unity! His honor Mahmood Khan is a true friend and is firm and steadfast SW_v07#11 p.108 - -
AB11448 30 ...Every proof and prophecy every manner of evidence, whether based on reason or on the text WOB.127-128x Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Prophecy and fulfillment; Twin Manifestations - -
AB11449 30 Bahá'í Scriptures ...Man must work, and in that work show the qualities of God and thus do good. His work, both material and spiritual BSC.440 #803 Excellence; distinction; High station of the arts and sciences; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Work as worship - -
AB11451 30 ...My thoughts are turned towards you, and my heart leaps within me at your mention WOB.077x Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB11452 30 ...My hope is that the Esperantists may become attracted by these epistles and may SW_v11#17 p.291x Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal language - -
AB11453 30 O thou revered beloved! Glad tidings be unto thee for thy firmness in the strong Covenant. SW_v09#19 p.223-224 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant - -
AB11454 30 ...In these days, the Holy Ones of the Realm of Glory, dwelling in the all-highest Paradise BADM.037x, SW_v14#03 p.086 Martyrs and martyrdom; Return of the Manifestations of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Soul; spirit after death - -
AB11455 30 ...The continent of America is in the eyes of the one true God the land wherein the splendors WOB.075x Predictions and prophecies - -
AB11456 30 ...I hope that the friends will give the utmost importance to the Mashriqu'l Azkar... The American friends are greatly endeared. Therefore I desire that they may be confirmed SW_v13#10 p.264x House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11457 30 Today firmness in the Covenant is the means of the promotion of the Word of God and conducive to the effect of the word of the teacher. DAS.1913-03-29x Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB11458 30 ...Regarding the society of healing of which thou art a member; when it comes under the protection of this Cause, its power will be a hundred fold. BSTW#369b Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day - -
AB11459 30 ...Convey my infinite love and kindness to ... and say: One must summon the people to the Kingdom of God. Silence and speechlessness is not at all permitted. DAS.1913-10-14 Call to action; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11460 30 O God! Confer thou a shelter upon this person under Thy protection and surround him with Thy infinite Bounties! Verily Thou art the Generous and the Merciful. DAS.1913-04-05 Prayer for protection - -
AB11461 30 ...Baha'u'llah once compared the colored people to the black pupil of the eye surrounded by the white ADJ.037bx, MBW.136x Race unity; racial issues; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
AB11462 30 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha ...Be not in despair, but rather smile by the mercy of thy Lord; and be not sorrowful TAB.177 Consolation and comfort; Soul; spirit after death; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB11463 30 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou who art esteemed and guarded! Thank God for that by reason of which thy picture TAB.651 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB11464 30 ...The prestige of the Faith of God has immensely increased. Its greatness is now manifest WOB.079x, COC#0264x, COC#1532x Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause - -
AB11473 20 LTDT.306x Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Personal instructions - -
AB11475 20 ...Because of Abdu'l-Baha many a test will be visited upon you. Troubles will befall you, and suffering afflict you ADJ.042x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Mary Magdalene; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB11476 20 ...The Hidden Words is a treasury of divine mysteries. When thou ponderest its contents, the doors of the mysteries will open COC#0398x Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Study; deepening; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB11492 20 ...Thou hast written regarding the education of the children. It is very acceptable and beloved. Unquestionably these children shall make ideal and physical advancement SW_v09#08 p.093x Education of children; moral education; Race unity; racial issues - -
AB11494 20 ...It is necessary for all to learn a craft, through which the people may earn their living. This commandment is universal. COC#0014x Business; financial; property matters; Suffering and imprisonment - -
AB11498 20 ...Know thou that all the promises of Abdul-Baha are true and his instructions are inspirations of the Holy Spirit and received as suggestions from Baha’o’llah. SW_v08#15 p.211x Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Personal instructions; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times - -
AB11514 20 O Lord! Grant that this dearly-loved maidservant of Thine may proclaim the servitude of Abdu'l-Bahá. BLO_PT#052.23 Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Servitude; submission to God; repentance - -
AB11516 20 Sing in all gatherings of the love and harmony of the beloved and the maidservants of the Merciful. BSTW#009, BSTW#023 Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Music and singing; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB11518 20 ...the all-mighty Covenant, the like of which the sacred Dispensations of the past have never witnessed GPB.239x Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11520 20 ...Indeed the sweet melody of the pupils of Mrs. H... gladdened the hearts of the people of the Supreme Concourse. SW_v09#08 p.093x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Nearness to God; Prayer for nearness to God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11523 20 Thank thou God for inspiring thee with these verses in which thou art urging for peace, quietness, unity and affiliation. BLO_PT#052.21 Call to action; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity - -
AB11524 20 ...Those who accept only what logic can prove, On the path of life upon clumsy wooden legs they move LTDT.344x Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters; Personal instructions; Prayer for protection - -
AB11525 20 ...O thou prepared lamp! Be thou enkindled with the fire of the love of God as much as thou canst and illumine those countries SW_v14#07 p.211x Attaining the life of the spirit; Being a source of light; guidance; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11526 20 ...I hope that all of them may become assisted in the service of the Mashrak-el-Azkar SW_v06#17 p.140 Call to action; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar] - -
AB11527 20 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou spiritual beloved! I have carefully looked at thy picture and found that from thy face TAB.648 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB11528 20 ...is equipped and empowered to accomplish that which will adorn the pages of history, to become the envy of the world, and be blest in both the East and the West for the triumph of its people COF.035x, COF.121x, GPB.254x, GPB.397x, TDH#158.5x East and West; communication between East and West; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day - -
AB11530 20 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha ...Say to [Dr.] ... that "he studied physical medicine and he cured physical diseases TAB.507 - -
AB11533 20 O thou maidservant! Have great magnanimity so that thou mayest be favored in the threshold of the Almighty. Have lofty aspirations SW_v07#18 p.188 Exhortations and counsels; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB11534 20 ...His honor, Mirza Ahmad Sohrab, has been permitted to leave for America, that there SW_v09#17 p.188 Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Prayer for service - -
AB11535 20 ...Whatsoever is latent in the innermost of this holy cycle shall gradually appear and be made manifest WOB.146x, SW_v13#09 p.253 Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual springtime - -
AB11536 20 ...The construction of Mashrak-el-Azkar in those regions is of the utmost importance SW_v06#17 p.134 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB11537 20 ...The Almighty will no doubt grant you the help of His grace, will invest you with the tokens of His might WOB.077x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB11538 20 ...Verily, thy Lord will assist and inspire thee with the breath of the Holy Spirit and SW_v08#08 p.102-103 Confidence; courage; faith in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB11539 20 ...Man is endowed with superior reasoning power and the faculty of perception ADJ.038x Human reality created in the image of God; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB11540 20 ...The diversity in the human family should be the cause of love and harmony ADJ.038x, LOG#1792x Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Music and singing; Unity in diversity - -
AB11541 20 ...If you meet those of a different race and color from yourself, do not mistrust them ADJ.038x Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Race unity; racial issues - -
AB11542 20 ...The rulers of Palestine envied His influence and power. Governors and mutisarrifs GPB.193x Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day - -
AB11543 20 ...When a gathering of these two races is brought about that assemblage will become the magnet ADJ.039x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Race unity; racial issues; The concourse on high - -
AB11544 20 ...This long voyage will prove how great is My love for you. There were many troubles GPB.288x Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB11545 20 ...As thou hast realized thy own shortcomings, rest thou assured that thou art firm SW_v08#17 p.228x Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Knowledge of self; Love of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB11546 20 ...The range of your future achievements still remains undisclosed. I fervently hope WOB.077x Predictions and prophecies - -
AB11547 20 ...If so helpless a creature can be endowed with so subtle a capacity, how much more efficacious WOB.127x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God - -
AB11548 20 ...God did not make these divisions. These divisions have had their origin in man himself ADJ.037bx Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB11549 20 ...The American continent giveth signs and evidences of very great advancement. Its future GPB.254x Praise of Western values; culture; Predictions and prophecies - -
AB11550 20 The use of the Greatest Name and dependence upon it, cause the soul to strip itself of the husks of mortality and to step forth freed, reborn, a new creature LOG#0892cx, BNEW#80 suppl Oct 1964 p.2 Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Second birth; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB11551 20 ...Truly, I say, in this publication you have written instructive articles. May God assist and confirm you! SW_v01#13 p.010x Praise and encouragement - -
AB11552 20 ...The day is approaching when ye shall witness how, through the splendor of the Faith of Baha'u'llah WOB.075x East and West; communication between East and West; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Predictions and prophecies - -
AB11553 20 ...Let them (the Bahá'ís) be awake! Let them be mindful! As soon as they see a trace of violation SW_v04#10 p.174x, BSTW#131 Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Call to action; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers - -
AB11554 20 ...May the inhabitants of this country...rise from their present material attainment to such heights GPB.254x Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization - -
AB11555 20 Bahá'í World Faith ...Thou hast asked whether to enlist in the Socialist party. The Bahá'ís must be in the Bahá'í Cause which comprehends all the degrees and is perfect from every standpoint. BWF.375-375bx Critiques of capitalism, communism, socialism; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Non-participation in politics; Universality of the Cause - -
AB11556 20 ...Among the miracles which distinguish this sacred Dispensation is this, that women have evinced a greater boldness ADJ.069x Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Power of the Manifestation of God; Role and station of women - -
AB11557 20 ...Knowledge is love. Study, listen to exhortations, think, try to understand the wisdom and greatness of God… The soil must be fertilised before the seed be sown COC#0426x, SW_v20#10 p.314, BLO_PN#002 Bass Adjustment High station of learning; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Study; deepening; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul - -
AB11558 20 ...When the spirit is confirmed and assisted by the confirmation of the Holy Spirit then it will show its effect in every condition of the world of existence SW_v07#18 p.177 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of faith; power of the spirit; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB11562 20 ...In the estimation of God all men are equal. There is no distinction or preference for any soul, in the realm of His justice and equity ADJ.037bx Equality of men and women; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB11563 20 ...Verily, I pray God to confirm thee with the All-Power so that the means may be prepared SW_v06#17 p.149 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar] - -
AB11564 20 ...If a man commit a transgression he has been unjust to himself, and soon he will find that he is in manifest regret and remorse DAS.1914-08-06, SW_v07#18 p.186 Justice and wrath of God; Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Servitude; submission to God; repentance - -
AB11565 20 ...rise from their present material attainments to such a height that heavenly illumination may stream from this center to all the peoples of the world COF.035x Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization - -
AB11568 20 ...As to the matter of the Mashrak-el-Azkar: This is very important. All the believers must most decidedly exert their collective effort in this particular SW_v04#09 p.160x - -
AB11569 20 ...So firm and mighty is this Covenant that from the beginning of time until the present day no religious Dispensation hath produced its like. WOB.146x - -
AB11570 20 ...This variety in forms and coloring which is manifest in all the kingdoms is according to creative Wisdom and hath a divine purpose ADJ.038x Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Purpose; goal of creation; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
AB11574 10 ...The "One who is to come" is he who was promised in the books of God and his epistles; that is, the Manifestation SW_v09#01 p.006x Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God - -
AB11575 10 ...What is meant in the prophecies by the Lord of hosts, the promised Christ, is the Blessed Perfection (Baha'o'llah) and his highness, the Supreme (Báb) SW_v09#01 p.006x Prophecy and fulfillment; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab; Twin Manifestations - -
AB11576 10 ...In this day, assemblies of consultation are of the greatest importance and a vital necessity. Obedience unto them is essential and obligatory. BADM.021cx Consultation - -
AB11578 10 ...This Sublime Shrine has remained unbuilt ... God willing, it will be accomplished. We have carried its construction to this stage COF.053x Shrines and Holy places - -
AB11579 10 ...The time has not yet arrived, even in those countries (America) SW_v01#03 p.004x - -
AB11585 10 O ye friends of God! His honor Ardeshir and his brother Bahman have permission DAS.1914-06-21 Permission for visit; pilgrimage - -
AB11586 10 ...All nations were promised by a sure promise and were awaiting with anxiety and longing the coming of the promised one. SW_v09#01 p.006x Prophecy and fulfillment - -
AB11587 10 O God and assister of all! ... Verily, thou art the hearer of prayers, and verily, thou art powerful in all things! SW_v08#04 p.048x - -
AB11588 10 ...This man is an enchanter; perhaps he will perform an enchantment, and then we shall have nothing more to say PDC.141x - -
AB11589 10 ...worthy of being the first to build the Tabernacle of the Most Great Peace and proclaim the oneness of mankind COF.035x, TDH#158.5x - -
AB11590 10 ...We must entirely focus our thoughts upon the diffusion of the divine light and the building of the heavenly foundation SW_v07#10 p.098x - -
AB11594 10 ...Untrustworthiness is a poisonous arrow which mortally wounds the heart, the soul and the spirit of Abdul Baha. DAS.1913-08-20, ABIE.211, BLO_PN#007 - -
AB11595 10 ...Live and act thou in the present as far as possible for thee, according to the divine instructions. SW_v07#18 p.187 - -
AB11596 10 ...You shall soon see in Persia that the people shall believe in this Cause in groups every day. SW_v12#12 p.215x - -
AB11597 10 ...Be not disappointed in thyself; trust thou in the favor and bounty of his highness, the Almighty. SW_v07#18 p.187 - -
AB11604 10 Thou shouldst continue thy profession and at the same time try to serve the Kingdom of God COC#1022x All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Effort; striving; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Work as worship - -
AB11607 10 ...We should do little things as well as great things for the love of God. SW_v14#06 p.167 - -
AB11608 10 ...the distributing center of spiritual enlightenment, and all the world received this heavenly blessing COF.035x - -
AB11609 10 ...His light at first had been a star; now it became a mighty sun GPB.196x - -
AB11610 10 ...It is the manifest Standard waving in the center of that great continent GPB.351x - -
AB11611 10 ...Even as the snow, they will melt away in the July sun PDC.147 - -
AB11612 10 ...The Lord of the day of the manifestation is his highness, Baha'o'llah. SW_v09#01 p.006x - -
AB11613 10 ...developed powers and capacities greater and more wonderful than other nations COF.035x - -
AB11614 10 ...heavenly illumination stream to all the peoples of the world COF.121x, COF.132x, GPB.397x - -
AB11615 10 ...on that day will the faithful rejoice with exceeding gladness MBW.044x - -
AB11616 10 ...Assuredly ye will achieve a Conquest in California SW_v02#13 p.006 - -
AB11623 10 ...influence and illumination are far-reaching COF.035x - -
AB11624 10 The greatest prison is the prison of self. VLAB.009 - -
AB11758 120 O God, for the sake of Thy love, will I leave everything and wander in the deserts… To teach is to learn, to learn is to work, to work is to serve, to serve is to love R. Johnston-Garvin [track 9], Arrayanes [track 6] Prayer for strength; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB11808 690 O God! O Thou Guide of seekers unto the Path of Guidance; Thou Deliverer of bewildered ones from the desert of error and blindness TCI#4 Exhortations and counsels; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Loving community spirit in teaching the Cause; Non-participation in politics; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB11906 140 Obligatory Prayer and Fasting, The Importance of ...The Obligatory Prayers have been set down by the Pen of the Most High and have been mentioned in the Persian “Questions and Answers” BRL_IOPF#2.09x Law of obligatory prayer; Love of God; Nineteen-Day Feast; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB11973 100 Meetings, Bahá'í ...The hearts of all the friends rejoiced, and in particular, the heart of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, when we heard of thy rising up to serve the Cause of God BRL_MEET.AB#10x Power of prayer; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB11988 80 Obligatory Prayer and Fasting, The Importance of O thou servant of the True Lord! Obligatory prayer and other supplications are essential to servitude unto Him Who is the All-Sufficing BRL_IOPF#2.19 Law of obligatory prayer; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB12002 70 Obligatory Prayer and Fasting, The Importance of ...The laws of God, such as fasting, obligatory prayer and the like, as well as His counsels regarding virtues, good deeds and proper conduct, must be carried out everywhere to the extent possible BRL_IOPF#2.04x Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB12011 50 Obligatory Prayer and Fasting, The Importance of ...Recite the Obligatory Prayer and supplications as much as thou art able, so that day by day thou mayest attain to increased firmness and steadfastness BRL_IOPF#2.17x Knowledge; recognition of God; Law of obligatory prayer; Love as fire; Love of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer - -
AB12022 60 Arts, Importance of in Promoting the Faith ...The art of music must be brought to the highest stage of development, for this is one of the most wonderful arts BRL_IOA#09x Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment - -
AB12023 280 Social Action O my spiritual friends! Among the greatest means of achieving modern advancements, the prosperity of nations, and the civilization of the peoples is the establishment of companies for commerce BRL_SOCIAL#210 Conduct in finance and business; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Promotion of commerce and industry - -
AB12024 90 Meetings, Bahá'í Thy letter was received. Thou hast written in regard to the Sunday meeting, saying that it is established in the utmost of love. BRL_MEET.AB#15x Music and singing; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB12027 180 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks Thou hadst asked about the meaning of the statement “the transgressions of the parents will affect four generations of their descendants BRL_ATE#086 Being a source of light; guidance; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; The power of example - -
AB12029 170 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks Verily I say unto thee that if thou be steadfast in this Cause, and arise with all thy power to promote the Word of God BRL_ATE#077 Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12030 160 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks O ye friends of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá! The tumult of the nations and the clamour of their peoples are certain and inevitable BRL_ATE#087 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB12032 160 Social Action ...The foundation of life and existence is cooperation and mutual aid, whereas the cause of annihilation and deterioration is the cessation of aid and assistance BRL_SOCIAL#130x House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Importance of community building; Need for cooperation; solitary existence not possible; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB12033 150 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks In brief, though outwardly far away and remote, and burning with the fire of separation, yet, because we are inebriated with the same wine BRL_ATE#071 East and West; communication between East and West; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB12034 150 Social Action ...And now, in gratitude for the assistance, confirmation, protection, and loving-kindness vouchsafed by the All-Glorious Lord BRL_SOCIAL#017x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB12036 140 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks The meaning is this: Although those ill-mannered ones offered thee insults and taunts, cursed and reviled thee BRL_ATE#114 Consolation and comfort; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
AB12038 130 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks Whosoever entereth the Kingdom of God is under the protection of Bahá’u’lláh BRL_ATE#067 Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB12039 120 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks Verily, I place my brow upon the dust, turn my face towards the Lord of Lords, and invoke Him with all fervour and attraction BRL_ATE#076 Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB12040 110 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks Likewise, when the regiments of an army and the members of a legion stand together and are connected with one another BRL_ATE#083 Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB12041 100 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks The highest wish of them that are filled with the Divine Spirit is unity and harmony amid the friends and spiritual connection BRL_ATE#082 Being a source of light; guidance; Compassion; kindness; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity of thought and belief; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB12043 80 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks Verily, I beseech God to cast upon you the glances of the eye of His mercy, to raise you up through His celestial power BRL_ATE#079 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB12044 80 Social Action ...We hope that the beloved of God and the handmaids of the Merciful will, in accordance with the heavenly Teachings BRL_SOCIAL#069x Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Harmony of science and religion; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB12045 50 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks The friends of God and the handmaids of the All-Merciful should know that in every movement of ‘Abdu’l-Baha BRL_ATE#066 Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
AB12046 50 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks Strive with the full fervour of thy soul that the wellspring of true understanding may flow within thy heart BRL_ATE#074 Importance of reading the Sacred Writings; Inmost heart [fu'ad]; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Outward and inward meanings - -
AB12047 50 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks Verily I say unto thee: I am with you in heart and in spirit. I delight in your joy and my spirit rejoiceth in your happiness BRL_ATE#080 Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB12048 50 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks When that essence of holiness and reality of sanctity, her honour the Virgin Mary BRL_ATE#115 Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Suffering; rejection of Christ - -
AB12050 40 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks Striving meaneth this, that ye should live and move according to the divine counsels and admonitions and be filled with zeal and fervour BRL_ATE#075 Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Effort; striving; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Zeal and fervor in teaching the Cause - -
AB12051 40 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks I beseech God to illumine thy sight with the light of hope, to enable thee to extol His praise among His handmaidens BRL_ATE#078 Consolation and comfort; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power of prayer; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
AB12052 40 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks Every assembly held for the purpose of bringing about unity and concord will be conducive to turning strangers into friends BRL_ATE#084 Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB12054 30 Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks O ye true friends! Make ye a mighty effort, that this world may become another world, and this darksome earth BRL_ATE#072 Call to action; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Manifestation of God as sun - -
AB12116 570 Your letter was received, and its contents were of the greatest loveliness. Praise be to God that you have been confirmed in the service of the Kingdom BBBD.032b Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12148 380 O daughter of the Kingdom! Your letter arrived. Its content was an expression of heavenly feelings. In the world of existence, nothing can unite hearts like the Kingdom of God BBBD.534-535 Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB12155 350 O you who are steadfast in the Covenant! Your letter dated March 22, 1921, was received. It brought immense joy, as it shared the news of your visit to Reutlingen BBBD.584-585 Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12179 290 O ye two blessed souls! The esteemed visitors to Stuttgart, the highly honored Khans BBBD.462-463 Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12198 270 Your letter to our beloved 'Abdu'l-Bahá dated March 24 was read to Him. He was very pleased with the news that the New Year's celebration in Leipzig was held by the friends BBBD.293 Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal peace; world unity - -
AB12199 260 O beloved servant of God! I have received your letter. You have written that Miss [Alma] Knobloch has guided you to the illuminated horizon of guidance BBBD.047 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12217 250 The greatest need of humanity today is the removal of the existing misunderstandings and disagreements among nations, which can only be achieved through the unity of language BBBD.170 The power of words; of speech; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity - -
AB12218 250 O thou lover of truth! Indeed, indeed, you have searched for the truth from the earliest days of your life, without giving yourself rest day or night BBBD.551 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Interconnectedness of the teachings; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB12220 240 O ye two souls of the Kingdom! Praise be to God, day and night ye are confirmed in service and have no other motive and desire BBBD.481-482 Consolation and comfort; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB12230 240 O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Praise be to God! You have attained the attachment of heart and soul to the Most Exalted. You have been enraptured BBBD.583-584 Blind imitation [taqlid]; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; East and West; communication between East and West; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB12232 230 O ye two blessed souls! Your letter was received. You have asked about the resurrection and ascension of His Holiness Christ BBBD.628 Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Resurrection of Christ - -
AB12240 220 O my beloved daughter! Thy letter of 9 July 1914 was received. Its contents made it clear that, praise be to God, the believers in Germany are of great firmness BBBD.324-325 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause - -
AB12251 210 O thou servant of the Kingdom of God! Thy letter hath been received, and its contents understood. Souls who are the servants of His Holiness Baha'u'llah and are sincere in His Cause BBBD.532 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12264 210 O you, who are captivated by the truth! Your letter has been received. It indicates that you have heard the voice of the Kingdom of God and are drawn to the divine breath BBBD.586 Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transcendence; unknowability of God - -
AB12280 200 ...My kind friend, Some distinguished people think that by giving currency to tales and legends the Cause of the Baha'is can be discredited EGBBF.109x Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
AB12281 200 O sons and daughters of the Kingdom! Thank God that the heavenly Father is infinitely gracious to all BBBD.158-159 Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
AB12282 200 O son of the Kingdom! Praise be to God that you have found the path to the heavenly Kingdom, that you have recognized the light of the Kingdom BBBD.536 Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12283 200 O Son of the Kingdom! Give thanks to God, for through the pure breath of Mr. Herrigel, you have received the heavenly spirit BBBD.582-583 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB12284 190 O ye, the couple in the kingdom of God! Your letter dated February 3 has been forwarded. Its content is conducive of firmness and stability BBBD.420 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Review of publications; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB12285 190 O thou who art captivated by the Kingdom of Abha! Your letter arrived, in which you reported that you attained a portion from the treasury of divine knowledge BBBD.478-479 Spiritual baptism - -
AB12286 190 O ye sons and daughters of the Kingdom of God! Your letter arrived. It brought me the news that you had united in a gathering and turned your attention to the Kingdom BBBD.482 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB12294 180 O son of the Kingdom! Your letter has arrived and has been read. You should give thanks a hundred thousand times over every moment because you have attained this greatest guidance BBBD.076-077 Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Thankfulness; gratitude; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB12296 180 O thou tho thirstest for the fountain of truth! I received your letter; it was exceedingly delightful, for it showed that throughout your life you have sought the path of salvation BBBD.453 Spiritual baptism; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12311 180 O ye two of the Kingdom! Your letter has arrived. It expresses gratitude for the presence of the Khans (the three Persian friends). I sent them because their visit also brought joy and happiness BBBD.499 Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause - -
AB12312 170 O ye beloved maid servants of God! The beauty of the True One hath chosen you from among the maid servants so that ye may be engaged in the service of the Kingdom BBBD.038-039 Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
AB12315 170 O you two steadfast ones in the Covenant! Your letter was received. It brought me the glad tidings of the love and harmony that reign among the friends of God BBBD.436 Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Race unity; racial issues; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Unity in diversity - -
AB12317 170 O ye two birds of the heavenly Nest! Praise be to God, through the love and affection and treatment of Mr. Gohring Mr. Kustner obtained cure BBBD.597 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB12318 170 O servants of God! Your letter has arrived. Its contents brought a musk-scented breeze... Praise be to God! The reviving breath of life is blowing upon that city BBBD.606, BBBD.613 Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12340 170 O you who have been attracted by the fragrances of God! Thank God that you became the companion of Miss Margarete Döring, through whose guidance the light of guidance shone into your heart BBBD.373 Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
AB12341 170 O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! You should be unspeakably grateful to Mrs. Knobloch, Mrs. Doring, and Mrs. Rose Schwarz, as these blessed souls were the cause of your enlightenment BBBD.626-627 Being a source of light; guidance; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB12344 160 O thou herald of the kingdom of God! I was thinking of thee and praying on thy behalf that God may increase thy assistance and confirmation day unto day BBBD.252 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12346 160 O ye servants of the Kingdom of God! Offer your thanks to God, who has chosen you to serve His Kingdom and confirmed you to be the cause of enlightening and uplifting humanity BBBD.571-572 Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul - -
AB12367 150 O ye two who are blessed at the threshold of the Almighty! Your letter has been received. Praise be to God that you are fully attentive to the Kingdom of Abhá with self-sacrifice as your greatest longing BBBD.527-528 Consolation and comfort; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant - -
AB12368 150 O ye fresh saplings in the Rose Garden of the Kingdom! His Holiness Christ—may my soul be a sacrifice for Him—praised the children, that is, the children who enter the Kingdom BBBD.567 Education and the development of capacity; Education of children; moral education - -
AB12388 150 O ye two heavenly souls! In the existing world, everything that signifies love is regarded as a heavenly gift. Now, your engagement is the greatest expression of love and affection BBBD.537 Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Marriage as means of spiritual progress; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB12390 140 O thou dear maid-servant of God! Thy letter was received. All thy wishes are destined to be fulfilled in the Kingdom of God BBBD.107-108 Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB12391 140 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. It imparted exceeding joy, because thy respected sister is engaged day and night BBBD.253-254 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12392 140 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! The letter which thou hast written in behalf of the Baha'i children was perused and through you the answer is written BBBD.325-326 Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB12396 140 O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thank God that you have been blessed with the light of guidance, that you have turned your attention to the Kingdom of God BBBD.514 Knowledge; recognition of God - -
AB12397 140 O my daughter! If thou art able to study Persian, it will be appreciated, provided you would study in Stuttgart itself when one of the Persian friends would be sent there BBBD.517 Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12398 140 O ye beloved friends of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá! Ye have taken upon yourselves the task of publishing the Bahá'í magazine, “Sun of Truth” BBBD.573-574 Newspapers and the media; publications; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace - -
AB12399 140 O you who are steadfast in the Covenant! Your letter was received. From its contents, it was evident that you gathered in the house of Mrs. Bottcher BBBD.595-596 Being a source of light; guidance; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB12421 140 O you who long for the Kingdom of God! Praise be to God that you have heard the Divine Call with the ear of the spirit, found a path to the heavenly universe BBBD.292 Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world - -
AB12422 140 O thou who advancest toward God! Truly, I have read your eloquent letter and my heart was uplifted by its content, for know truly, 'Abdu'l-Baha hath spiritual words, heavenly conversation, and revelations of the heart BBBD.626 Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB12424 130 O ye two lights of God's love! Your letter arrived, and its contents brought forth the feelings of the heart. I hope that you will always be ideal Bahá'ís BBBD.109 Review of publications; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
AB12425 130 …When the maid-servant of God, Miss Knobloch, was sent to that country I supplicated from the Threshold of His Highness Baha'u'llah that confirmations might descend upon her BBBD.194 Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12426 130 O ye two blessed souls! Your letter dated July 27, 1919, did not arrive, but the latest one from August 5 was delivered by Riad Selim BBBD.454 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12453 130 O thou dear one! Thy letter has been received. Thanks unto God, that thou wert cured from sickness BBBD.545 Loving community spirit in teaching the Cause; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
AB12456 120 O seeker of the Kingdom of God! Your letter has arrived. Thanks be to God that you have attained a share of His infinite grace and received joy and the fragrance of eternal life BBBD.162 Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings - -
AB12457 120 O thou Daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Its contents became the cause of rejoicing; for it indicated that thou hast a free heart BBBD.179-180 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
AB12459 120 O thou two pure souls! Your letter arrived. Praise be to God that in Switzerland you were able and supported in serving, raising the call of the Kingdom BBBD.269 Growth of the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12460 120 O servant of God! I have the greatest trust in you. I wish for you heavenly exaltation. The book with the translations of the talks in Paris has been received BBBD.308-309 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Review of publications - -
AB12462 120 O daughter of the Kingdom! When I was in Stuttgart, one day you gathered the children of the Esslingen friends, and I visited that assembly BBBD.405 Education of children; moral education; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB12463 120 O you two blessed souls! You are truly blessed, for you have sincerely occupied yourselves in the service of the Kingdom. You have no other desire BBBD.412 Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB12466 120 O thou heavenly daughter! Your letter was delivered to me. Praise be to God! You have met this young American (Mac Gilivray) and have united in the highest spirituality BBBD.566-567 Universal peace; world unity - -
AB12496 110 O servant of God! You have asked about learning the Esperanto language. This language has not yet reached a state of perfection BBBD.131 Education of children; moral education; Universal language - -
AB12497 110 O lover of the truth and seeker of the Kingdom! Thy letter arrived. Do thank God, that the light of guidance shone and the glass of thy heart became bright BBBD.163-164 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12502 110 O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Your letter has been received. You wrote that the German government desires the services of your dear husband either for Persia or Africa BBBD.627 Business; financial; property matters; Personal instructions - -
AB12531 110 O seeker of truth! Your letter has been received. Its content proves that, praise be to God, you have awakened from the sleep of heedlessness BBBD.294 Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB12532 110 O benevolent one of the world of humanity! Praise be to God that you possess a pure heart, which is delighted by the glad tidings of God BBBD.548-549 Blind imitation [taqlid]; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Praise and encouragement; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Unity in diversity - -
AB12534 100 …Thou hast written about Dr. Fisher, that praise be to God, thou hast found a helper for him and ere long she will start for Germany BBBD.037x Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Review of publications; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings - -
AB12536 100 O child of the Kingdom of God! Render thanks to God that you heard the heavenly voice and have awakened from sleep. You saw the light of the Kingdom BBBD.163 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12537 100 O thou who yearnest after the heavenly Beloved! Thank God that you love the Beloved of God and are a seeker of the incomparably Beloved! The dawn of reality has broken BBBD.181 Love of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12539 100 O thou who art attracted toward the Kingdom of God! Every soul is freed from the claws and prison of desire and self and is released from the vices of the world of nature BBBD.192-193 Servitude; submission to God; repentance - -
AB12545 100 O ye two birds in the same nest! For every bird there is a nest and a resting place. Your nest is the Kingdom of the Merciful BBBD.412-413 Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12546 100 O thou heavenly daughter! Your letter was received. It showed your joy and devotion. The honorable Mr. Remey is confirmed and a wise man BBBD.569 Praise and encouragement - -
AB12570 100 O thou hyacinth of the Spiritual Garden! …Mayest thou grow and develop in the meadow of graces and become green and verdant in the orchard of understanding LABC.014x Prayer for children and youth; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB12571 100 O people of the kingdom! Do offer hearty thanks to God of having heard the Divine Call, and are revived with the breath of the Holy Spirit BBBD.135 - -
AB12572 100 O thou yearning after the Kingdom! The meaningful letter became the cause of happiness. Whosoever enters in the Kingdom of God, he becomes the object of pardon BBBD.176 Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
AB12573 100 O thou eloquent speaker! Every bird which reaches the rosegarden it breaks forth into lay and began singing various harmonies BBBD.177-178 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The power of words; of speech; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB12574 100 O thou fresh seedling in the orchard of God's love! Every maidservant in this universe of life hath a leading desire. One longeth for wealth, another for worldly honors BBBD.391 The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB12576 90 O thou who art attracted by the fragrances of God! Love from the depth of your heart and soul the beloved servant of God, Miss Alma Knobloch, and be grateful and appreciative toward her BBBD.048 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12577 90 O thou who hast turned toward God! Be joyful for God's grace, hope for all goodness, and anticipate help, protection, favor, and kindness from God BBBD.066 Prayer for prosperity - -
AB12578 90 O thou who art attracted by the light of truth! I received your letter. Its content testifies that the handmaiden of God has been attracted by the truth, ignited by the fire of God's love BBBD.118 Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant - -
AB12581 90 O daughter of the Kingdom! The day we were your guests and you brought together those Baha'i children with their radiant faces BBBD.213 Education of children; moral education; Praise and encouragement - -
AB12584 90 O thou who hast been tested! Although thy dear husband drank the cup of martyrdom and gave his life on the battlefield, be not sorrowful and sad BBBD.407 Consolation and comfort; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB12590 90 O beloved maidservant of God, Praise be to God, for His grace surrounds you, and through it, you have attained the highest guidance. BBBD.599 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12591 90 O ye two lamps which are kindled with the fire of the Love of God! Your letter was received. Ye should be highly rejoiced and obliged to Mr. Herrigel, Mr. and Mrs. Bosch BBBD.600 Interpretation of dreams and visions; Praise and encouragement - -
AB12626 90 O ye two birds in the Kingdom! Thank God that you have built a nest and a home in the garden of great bounties BBBD.373-374 Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12627 90 O ye two heavenly souls! I received your engagement announcement. I turned my face to the Holy Threshold of God and prayed that this marital bond be interwoven with prosperity BBBD.566 Prayer for married couples - -
AB12628 80 O thou spiritual soul! I transmit unto you the good news that Abdul-Baha has thoroughly perused the contents of your letter BSTW#276f Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement - -
AB12629 80 O ye two pure-hearted souls! Your letter arrived. Name the newborn child "Kurshed". Do not grieve and do not be discouraged by the resistance of people BBBD.113 Consolation and comfort; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Naming of children; of individuals; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
AB12630 80 O thou Baha'i child! Thank thou God that in the Paradise of Abha thou art a fresh plant. The hand of Providence hath planted thee BBBD.187-188 - -
AB12634 80 O esteemed family! Your heartfelt greetings and love were conveyed to me. I beseech for you heavenly life, I pray for your eternal happiness BBBD.498 Prayer for spiritual recognition; Second birth; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
AB12695 60 O Seeker after the Kingdom! Thy letter has been received. I supplicate God that thou mayest become a read Baha'i BBBD.117 Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
AB12697 60 O ye holy souls! Your letter was received. Its contents created the utmost happiness. BBBD.136 Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement - -
AB12698 60 O revered daughter of the Kingdom, Thy letter arrived. It indicated Thy Faith and assurance and great desire for service in the Kingdom BBBD.161 Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB12735 50 O thou radiant child! The gathering in which the Baha'i children were assembled was an image of the assembly of the Kingdom BBBD.327 Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
AB12736 50 O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter has reached me. I do hope that through the attractive power of the Love of God BBBD.419-420 - -
AB12756 50 O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom! Your letter has arrived. It shows your love. You wish for me to come to Germany. I hope that God will permit it. BBBD.136 Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
AB12757 40 As I have utmost love for you I awaken you doctor fareed with his mother and his relations are violators of covenant and enemies of cause BBBD.299-300 Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers - -
AB12760 40 O thou who art attracted to the Love of God! Thank God that thou hast heard the Divine Call, attained to joy and happiness BBBD.147 Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
AB12784 30 Deliver my greeting and praise and my abundant longings to my beloved ones in that city (New York) which hath become the City of the Covenant and the town of the Love of God Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings; Unity in diversity - -
AB12855 20 Seize thy chance, exert every effort, and pay no heed to matters that do not yield any fruit BRL_ATE#085 - -
ABU0207 900 In former times men either became believers, or else they became enemies of the cause of God. For instance, in the time of Moses DWN_v3#03-4 p.024, ADP.041-046 Christ; Christianity; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment; Teachings as spirit of the age; Unity; oneness of humanity; Words vs deeds - -
ABU0213 890 Bahá'í Scriptures In reality the geographical position of the Central States has great importance.... Likewise, great importance must be given to the development of the Star of the West BSC.546 #986, SW_v10#07 p.126-127+138, SW_v10#04 p.081, SW_v11#01 p.016 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Newspapers and the media; publications; Review of publications; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Universality of the Cause - -
ABU0217 880 To begin, let it be understood that the Prophets or Messengers of God are holy souls sent by Him to lead us to a knowledge of God and establish laws BSTW#138 Adam; Adam and Eve; Evolution; human evolution; Imagery in the Qur'an; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU0225 870 ...These twelve basic Bahá'í principles were laid down by Baha'o'llah over sixty years ago SW_v11#01 p.004-005, SW_v12#01 p.012-013 Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Oneness; unity of religion; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Supreme tribunal; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal education; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU0306 730 Many divine messengers have appeared in Persia, the land of many sects. One of these sects ADP.062-067 Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Growth of the Cause; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal ; Islamic rituals; holy days; practices; etc.; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU0451 580 I pray for your health and happiness. Consider the distance I have traveled and reflect on the great desire.... Be pure--to be pure is to be selfless SW_v07#18 p.185x, ADP.047-050 Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Martyrs and martyrdom; Mary Magdalene; Presence of; reunion with God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU0461 570 To see the joy of divine gladness on your faces is the cause of my happiness, for when I see you happy, I am happy also. SW_v13#05 p.101, ADP.069-073 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Martyrs and martyrdom; Oneness; unity of religion; Power of the Manifestation of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU0472 560 True happiness is found in purity of thought. Whenever I look into your radiant faces I am made most happy because your thoughts are pure SW_v13#05 p.102-104 Education of children; moral education; High station of learning; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0498 540 When the Blessed Perfection (Baha'u'llah) was exiled from Bagdad the large number SW_v13#10 p.277-278, BKOG.179+186+192x Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU0541 510 What becomes of the soul after its separation from the body? The question concerns that which has a place and that which is placeless. ADP.127-130 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death - -
ABU0583 480 Bahá'u'lláh loved the beauty and verdure of the country. One day He passed the remark: 'I have not gazed on verdure for nine years. The country is the world of the soul, the city is the world of bodies.' ABCC.039-041, BKOG.357-359, BNE.040-041 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Banishment to; life in 'Akka - -
ABU0586 480 Some one desires an explanation of the terms soul, mind and spirit. The terminology of ancient and modern philosophers differs. ADP.120-122 Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Relationship of the soul to the body; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
ABU0587 480 The woman of the East has progressed. Formerly in India, Persia and throughout the Orient, she was not considered a human being. COC#2115, ADP.086-088 Equality of men and women; Role and station of women; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0608 470 Both in Europe and America I have spoken in churches of all denominations, in the Jewish synagogues and universities ADP.093-095 Four methods of acquiring knowledge; Limits of the intellect; Man's distinction from the animal; Martyrs and martyrdom - -
ABU0654 450 Some one has asked a question on astronomy. In past ages astronomers accepted the Ptolemaic system. ADP.113-116 Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Plenitude; the pervasiveness of life in the cosmos - -
ABU0725 410 All that has been created is for man who is at the apex of creation and who must be thankful SW_v08#06 p.063, ADP.134-136 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Monasticism; asceticism; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Stories; anecdotes; Thankfulness; gratitude; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU0745 400 Martyrs and martyrdom; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; Words vs deeds - -
ABU0752 400 Every plan is in need of a power for its execution. Today the penetrative power in the world of existence is the confirmation of the Kingdom of Abha… Teaching the Cause of God does not depend on scientific attainment DAS.1914-10-29?, SW_v13#06 p.132 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU0766 390 I have been asked to speak of that which is eternal and that which is contingent. Is creation a manifestation or an emanation of God? ADP.106-108 Divine emanation is ceaseless; eternal; Elementary matter cannot be annihilated; Emanation vs. manifestation; Eternality vs. origination; creation from nothingness; Existence and nonexistence; preexistence; Rational arguments; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God - -
ABU0819 370 I walked in the Trocadero Gardens near the Eiffel Tower this morning. The grass was so green ADP.117-119 Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Effort; striving; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Higher encompasses the lower; Infinity and eternity; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU0875 350 The obstacle which prevents the so-called religious man from accepting the teachings of God is literal interpretation. DWN_v2#12 p.094-095, ADP.036-038 Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Literal interpretation; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Outward and inward meanings; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
ABU0902 340 Bahá'í Scriptures God in his wisdom has created all things. Nothing has been created without a special destiny... The greatest gift of man is universal love BSC.501 #965x, ADP.110-112 Fulfillment of true potential; Heaven and paradise; heaven and hell; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul - -
ABU0903 340 Each religion teaches that a mediator is necessary between man and the Creator SW_v14#04 p.110-111, ADP.033-035 Manifestation of God as mediator; Manifestation of God as sun; Oneness or innumerability of the Manifestations of God; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion - -
ABU0933 330 My lot has ever been with those who have not the goods of this world. When we look at the poor of humanity, we behold a world of brothers. All are the sheep of God. BSTW#187 Christ; Christianity; Consolation and comfort; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Wealth inequality and its moderation - -
ABU0935 330 Normal spiritual joy has a healing effect upon the body. I can conceive of no greater joy than teaching the Cause of God SW_v14#02 p.061 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Words vs deeds - -
ABU0943 330 In Haifa there was at one time a German Consul who became Abdu'l-Baha's friend. He used to call on Abdu'l-Baha often ABIE.312, BLO_PN#007, STAB#100 Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU0974 320 There are two kinds of life. There is that existence which is palpable to our touch but does not grow or possess sensation SW_v14#01 p.010, PTIM.046 Limits of the intellect; Soul; spirit after death; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher - -
ABU1015 310 Bahá'í Scriptures When we read ancient history, the history of the middle ages and the history of contemporaneous times, we realize how little... Search untiringly for truth BSC.449 #818, ADP.067-068 Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU1016 310 There is a point on which the philosophers and the prophets differ. The philosophers make education the test of knowledge ADP.108-110 Bringing forth results; fruit; Differences in human capacity; Education of children; moral education; Fulfillment of true potential; Manifestation of God as educator; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world - -
ABU1070 300 The religionists of the world have forsaken the essence of the teaching and hold to the letter. It is as if the students in a college quarrelled and disputed BLO_PN#002 Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Literal interpretation; Oneness; unity of religion; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU1108 290 Endeavor and strive eagerly that you may progress and advance rapidly. You are born in this holy day SW_v09#08 p.095-096 Bringing oneself to account each day; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU1155 280 Regard this globe. Its divisions are mineral, vegetable and animal. Man is the result of all these; therefore man is the result of all existence here. ADP.122-124 Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Purpose; goal of creation; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Soul; spirit after death; Teleology; goal-directed motion; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher; Transcending the material condition; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU1199 270 History is a record of incessant wars. There is not a spot on the globe that has not been crimsoned with the blood of men ADP.060-062 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; War and peace - -
ABU1201 270 The spirit of man has two means of action. Sometimes it acts through an intermediary. For instance, the spirit of man sees LOG#0691x, ADP.126-127 Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Power of the Manifestation of God; Relationship of the soul to the body; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures - -
ABU1282 250 There was a very holy man who lived many years ago... 'Your wish is granted. Wherever you go, wherever your shadow falls, behind you or to either side of you, but not in front of you, blessings will fall. BSTW#010 Angels; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU1290 250 My fatigue does not matter -- as long as I find loving souls like yourselves, my heart is happy. ADP.138-139 Divine attributes are within all things; every atom; Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU1343 240 The government of Persia said: "As long as Baha'o'llah is in Persia the country SW_v08#13 p.170 Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Growth of the Cause; Power of the Manifestation of God; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU1348 240 Each power is localized. Reason has its seat in the brain, sight in the eye, hearing in the ears ADP.097-098 All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Baha'u'llah; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal ; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity - -
ABU1349 240 In the Gospels it is written that the Christ said... What must be the result of a human life? It is evident that the goal is not to eat SW_v08#02 p.028x, ADP.039-040 Development of capacity and readiness; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Literal interpretation; Purpose; goal of creation; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
ABU1382 230 O ye friends of God! The morn of guidance is radiant and the hearts of the people of faithfulness are like unto a garden DAS.1914-06-25, SW_v13#07 p.186-187 Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God - -
ABU1406 230 The Manifestation of the Essence of God is like unto the sun, which has different risings. The dawning-places are different, but the sun is always the same. BSTW#322, BSTW#323 Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Manifestation of God as sun; Oneness or innumerability of the Manifestations of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God - -
ABU1416 230 The law of peace has come to stay. We are living in the radiant age of peace. We are daily advancing in the path of peace. SW_v13#11 p.293-294 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity of governments; political unity; War and peace - -
ABU1418 230 It is most difficult to stand unshaken during the days of trials. When we were living in Baghdad SW_v14#06 p.166 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU1423 230 One day a man became annoyed with his camel and promised himself that on the following day he would sell it NJB_v11#19 p.341 STAB#123 Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU1585 200 Man has different ways of approaching God. One man thinks he must make extraordinary efforts in science ADP.098-099 Exhortations and counsels; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Law of fasting; Monasticism; asceticism; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU1586 200 Materially, man is the prisoner of nature; the least wind disturbs him, the cold hurts him ADP.095-096 Material and spiritual existence; two books; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Power of the mind over nature - -
ABU1653 190 Although a man may progress in science and philosophy, if he does not take advantage of the power of the spirit ADP.089-090 Christ; Christianity; Limits of the intellect; Moses; Muhammad; Islam; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
ABU1720 180 If so great a remedy would be applied to the sick body of the world, it would certainly be the means of continually and permanently SW_v07#15 p.137 The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace - -
ABU1722 180 Give my greeting to the friends in Washington and say: 'O ye believers of God! I am always thinking of the days SW_v10#06 p.112 Disregarding own capacity in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU1723 180 From the beginning the followers of all religions have believed in two seas, -- one salt and one fresh ADP.101-102 Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU1724 180 Praise be to God that the sun of reality of religion hath dawned. From all parts of the world ADP.035-036 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU1734 180 At the time when the Bab was being driven by his enemies from place to place SW_v14#06 p.181, STAB#072 Stories; anecdotes; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab; The power of words; of speech; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU1801 170 Bahá'í Scriptures As there is no one who has not his designated place in the world, for there is nothing useless on this earth BSC.450 #823-824x, ADP.058-059 Human reality created in the image of God; Manifestation of God as sun; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God - -
ABU1808 170 Abdu'l-Bahá in London Divine things are too deep to be expressed by common words. The heavenly teachings are expressed in parable in order to be understood AIL.080 Knowledge of self; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity - -
ABU1873 160 Christ was asking of His disciples whom He was, and when Peter answered: 'Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God'... Let me now compare the words of Christ to the lives of the Popes. BSTW#162 Christ; Christianity; Goodly deeds; actions; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; The Christian clergy - -
ABU1886 160 Now listen unto what I say for it is the foundation of success and the basis of righteousness SW_v08#15 p.209-210, CUPAB.009-010 Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU1887 160 The Blessed Beauty of El-Abha (Baha'o'llah) - may the divine souls of the existence be SW_v08#13 p.161 Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal ; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU1890 160 God has given man a heart and the heart must have some attachment SW_v07#16 p.162, ADP.136-138 High station of the true believer; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Power of the mind over nature; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times - -
ABU1892 160 Verily the founding of the Mashrak-el-Azkar will mark the inception of the Kingdom of God on earth. LOG#2051x, SW_v08#12 p.148x, BW_v01p061 Connection between material and spiritual worlds; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU1898 160 Bahá'í Scriptures Tell them they should do as they think best in these matters. Should they marry, divorce, leave their homes, move to other places BSC.487 #936 Freedom of thought and action; Personal instructions; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU1902 160 Until now it has been said that all religions were composed of tenets that had to be accepted, even if they seems contrary to science. ADP.102-103 Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Priestcraft; The mind's power of discovery - -
ABU1905 160 Such is the way that must be adopted, for only through intimate association.... The Temple of Ishkabad is unique in that it is the first temple of the kind SW_v11#01 p.015+019, SW_v13#10 p.263 Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Power of prayer; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU1936 150 ...multitudiness, they all emanate from the solar center. May we be like these trees BSTW#084b Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity - -
ABU1938 150 Blessed is the soul which is purified, and understands its wickedness and piety. BSTW#119 Goodly deeds; actions; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU1953 150 Christ said, "Many are called, but few are chosen." The chosen have heard and understood the call from the divine assembly. ADP.059-060 Essential distinction of Manifestation of God from others; Exhortations and counsels; Many are called but few are chosen; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God - -
ABU1955 150 Bahá'í Scriptures The sun of truth rises in each season from a different point of the horizon... People think religion is confined to an edifice, to be worshipped at an altar... This movement eludes organization... There are many people who have never heard of this Revelation that teach its laws and spiritual truths BSC.438 #797x, ADP.015-016, BSTW#096 Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spirit and form in the administration; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU1957 150 I have been asked this question: In the Gospels one finds only spiritual directions, not particular directions for conduct as in the old testament. ADP.068-069 Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Christ; Christianity; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Relativity of religious truth - -
ABU1964 150 In 'Akka [I] was visited by a Christian who expressed his disbelief in dreams. DJT.179, BLO_PN#027, STAB#095 Accounts of dreams and visions; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2029 140 It is wonderful, priceless boon to be a vessel carrying food from God. It cannot be bought with gold. The first condition of a religious teacher LOG#1998x, SW_v14#02 p.060 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; High station of teachers of the Cause; Pure intentions in teaching the Cause; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds - -
ABU2030 140 There must be amongst the believers of God the greatest amount of love. The friends of God must be willing to sacrifice their lives for each other SW_v16#04 p.505 Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU2031 140 Bahá'í Scriptures The darkness of this gloomy night shall pass away. Again the sun of Reality will dawn BSC.548 #990, SW_v09#13 p.141 Mea & Mitra Call to action; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2038 140 Once Imam Hasan and Imam Husayn both became ill. Their parents PYB#210 p.17 STAB#006 Family of Muhammad; early figures in Islam; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2072 130 Every century holds the solution of one predominating problem. Although there may be many problems COC#1605x, LOG#1420x, SW_v07#15 p.136 Call to action; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU2106 130 I have been asked a question: "How can we know when our actions meet with the approval of God?" Sometimes passion incites us to action ADP.103-103 Harmony of science and religion; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The power of words; of speech - -
ABU2112 130 I desire for you distinction. The Bahais must be distinguished from others of humanity. But this distinction must not SW_v13#05 p.117 Excellence; distinction; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU2113 130 I have the greatest desire to speak with you, but if I do not talk with my tongue I commune with my heart and my soul is with you. Without the medium of words ADP.119-120 Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU2119 130 As to your art, it is one of the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh that art is identical with an act of worship... Say, 'I have two arts, one physical, the other spiritual. SW_v14#06 p.177 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Goodly deeds; actions; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Material and spiritual existence; two books; The concourse on high; Work as worship - -
ABU2125 130 [At some period of history, there was a rivalry beween Greek and Japanese artists.] This competition became so keen that an opportunity was given to these artists to compare their skill. SW_v02#04 p.004, STAB#142 Stories; anecdotes; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
ABU2194 120 O God, O God, I glorify Thee, O my Lord, my hope, my beloved and the object of my life. Verily thou knowest my humility ADP.046-047 Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for nearness to God - -
ABU2290 110 Any soul that enters the kingdom of BAHA'O'LLAH will enjoy an eternal communion with God. It is my hope that each of you ADP.099-100 Fulfillment of true potential; Living waters; water of life; Presence of; reunion with God - -
ABU2292 110 No one can ever imagine even faintly how we were surrounded from all sides by SW_v08#13 p.164-165 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU2295 110 Bahá'í Scriptures Truth is the word of God, which gives life to humanity. It restores sight to the blind and hearing to the deaf BSC.494 #953, SW_v14#06 p.164 Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Love of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times - -
ABU2296 110 I cared more for hearing the Tablets of the Bab recited than anything else. I used SW_v09#18 p.201-202, AELT.020 fn Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Kindness to and rights of animals; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Youth and pre-ministry of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU2304 110 This wonderful age has rent asuner the veils of superstition…. Music is most important. Music is the heart's own language. Its vibrations uplift the spirit SW_v15#05 p.131 Critique of Eastern values; culture; Music and singing - -
ABU2373 100 As we find ourselves eating with each other here, so we hope that we shall partake of the Divine Food with each other in the Kingdom PTIM.036, BSTW#358 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
ABU2399 100 Your child will have extraordinary capacities. It will be a Bahai. Rear it in the teachings SW_v09#09 p.101, ADP.092-093 Education of children; moral education; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universality of the Cause; Youth and pre-ministry of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU2409 100 At the city gate four travelers sat, a Persian, a Turk, an Arab, and a Greek. They were hungry and wanted their evening meal SW_v09#18 p.211, VLAB.156, STAB#139 Stories; anecdotes; Unity in diversity; Universal language - -
ABU2410 100 Man in this age has learned the weight of the sun, the path of a star, the movement of an eclipse SW_v16#05 p.518 High station of the arts and sciences; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Perfection; imperfection of nature; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Purpose; goal of creation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU2412 100 Bahá'u'lláh departed to Sarkalu alone. Nobody knew just where he was, even we SW_v08#13 p.166 Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power of the Manifestation of God - -
ABU2415 100 This universe is not created through the fortuitous concurrences of atoms; it is created by a great law which decrees that the tree bring forth certain definite fruit. ADP.140-140 Creation of the world; Critique of Western values; culture; Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Law of cause and effect; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization - -
ABU2416 100 In this cause we have many principles to which we adhere, the most important is to avoid that which creates discord. ADP.100-101 Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Baha'u'llah; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal ; Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU2424 100 Once the rats and mice held an important conference the subject of which was how to make peace with the cat PTF.196, STAB#025 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2520 90 Since that date consider how conditions have changed, and how every one of those who oppressed SW_v08#13 p.173 Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Martyrs and martyrdom; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU2539 90 You must not injure yourselves or commit suicide.... It is not permissible to do to yourselves what Mirza Hassan Afnan did to himself. SW_v12#18 p.280-281 Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Martyrs and martyrdom; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suicide; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU2641 80 The Sultan of Turkey had mastered a knowledge of Western music. One day all his ministers were present and a European artist was playing on the Piano the Western classics. DAS.1913-11-20 Critique of Eastern values; culture; Hypocrisy; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2677 80 Bahá'í Scriptures All the civic affairs and the legislation of material laws for the increasing needs of the enlightened humanity LOG#1061x, BSC.425 #768.1x, SW_v07#15 p.139 Changing and unchanging parts of religion; House of Justice; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas - -
ABU2678 80 Bahá'í Scriptures As regards the places for the convening of such a general body, it will be decided by the members. The Universal House of Justice BSC.425 #768.2x, SW_v07#15 p.139 House of Justice - -
ABU2682 80 In this age, Baha'o'llah has breathed the Holy Spirit into the dead body of the world. Consequently every weak soul SW_v05#04 p.054, SW_v06#15 p.120, SW_v06#16 p.121, SW_v08#01 p.001, SW_v08#12 p.146, SW_v13#01 p.007, BSTW#324 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU2687 80 There are two kinds of love: one is direct love which proceeds from a person to SW_v08#11 p.139 Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
ABU2692 80 As long as ye can, strive to set aglow the hearts with love; be attracted to one another SW_v08#12 p.144 Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2696 80 Bahá'í Scriptures Praise be to God that thou hast found guidance... This turning the face toward God is the healing of the body, the mind and the soul.... Therefore sacrifice all thy talents at the feet BSC.490 #941, SW_v08#18 p.233x Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times - -
ABU2701 80 In the chicken yard, the rooster was so ill that no one could count on his crowing the next morning. STAB#157 Law of cause and effect; Superstition - -
ABU2732 70 Mahmúd's Diary All created phenomena are subject to the law of change and transformation. Youth is followed by old age; a tender plant grows into an aged tree - -

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