Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas
Volume II
the divine impression. Also the fire circle which appeareth to thine eyes, is a spiritual transfiguration and [signifieth] the Eternal Grace manifesting itself in the human garment; because “cloud” signifies the human form (or body), while the “circle of fire,” the divine form, which is manifested in the reality of man.
O thou who art attracted by the Love of God!
In the Persian tongue has thou written a letter; I was happy to read it.
Praise be to God! This is the dawn of the light of unity between the Eastern and Western people. In
Persia the English language is being studied widely and in America the Persian tongue is beloved by some dear souls. In both countries the respective languages are being studied. This is in itself a proof that the East and the West (literally, place of sunrise and sunset) shall clasp hands as two families. The standard of unity shall be raised, and the means of love and friendship will be accomplished.
Endeavor to complete the study of the Persian—thus mayest thou read the
Tablets of the
Blessed Beauty1 and mayest translate them, and without the interpreter’s aid thou mayest read all my letter to thee.
O thou dear maid-servant of God!
Thank thou the kind Father for that the world of creation was adorned with the light of His
Manifestation and the heart of the universe found comfort in His mercy, for His infinite mercy whereby He illumined thine heart with the light of guidance and thy sight
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