The World Order of Bahá’u’lláh
Preface to 1955 Edition
reception of the Prophets. When the Word of God is denied, resisted and effort made to destroy its potency, man places himself in opposition to God. From that opposition flow the wars and revolutions which become the instruments by which a non-believing generation inflicts dire punishment upon itself.
The Promised day is Come brings the note of dramatic climax to the Guardians discussion of the Faith of Bahá’u’lláh and the world in which its high mystery is unveiled.
For the reader who seeks understanding of the historical background in which the Bahá’í Faith arose and fulfilled its destiny and some knowledge of the establishment of Bahá’í Institutions in East and West, Shoghi Effendi’s God Passes By provides the authentic record of events and elucidates their meaning. This work, in fact, stands unique in the annals of religion as a history of the Prophet written soon after His passing by the Head of its community, with access to all documents and materials and complete understanding of its nature and purpose.
Consideration of The World Order of Bahá’u’lláh, therefore, opens the door to the most effective expression of spiritual statesmanship available in the world today.
Horace Holley
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