Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas
Volume II
it is a “Lord’s Supper.” For the brilliancy of the
Kingdom of Abha will shine and the spirituality of
Abdul-Baha become manifest. This is that “divine table” (or food) of which mention is made in the prophecies: “On that day they shall gather together at the divine table”; and “people shall come from the East and West and arrive in His Kingdom.”
Convey loving greetings to his honor ........ and say: “O dear one! The heart of Abdul-Baha greatly rejoiceth at thy reading of the
Tablets and Words at the meetings of the merciful ones! I beg of God, that in all assemblages thou mayest cause happiness unto the hearts of the friends and bestow joy and fragrance!”
Announce to his honor ......... my love and longing (for him) and say: “That Power which strengthened the apostles is now in full confirmation. I hope thou wilt receive an abundant portion from that confirmation.”
Announce the utmost love from Abdul-Baha to his honor ........ and say: “O thou friend of my heart! The heavenly food is needed successively; be thou a server of the food and direct thou the people of the world to present themselves at that able and guide them to partake thereof.”
Convey greetings and respect from Abdul-Baha to the esteemed maid-servant of God, ........, and say: “Thou art always in our midst and art not forgotten, even for a moment. I beg the
Beauty of Abha for confirmation in thy behalf. It is some time since, by the dust of calamities and occupation of mind, the correspondence hath been delayed; but there is no harm in
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