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Their outward conduct is but a reflection of their inward life, and their
inward life a mirror of their outward conduct. No veil hideth or obscureth
the verities on which their Faith is established. Before the eyes of all
men these verities have been laid bare, and can be unmistakably
recognized. Their very acts attest the truth of these words.
Every discerning eye can, in this Day, perceive the dawning light of God's
Revelation, and every attentive ear can recognize the Voice that was heard
from the Burning Bush. Such is the rushing of the waters of Divine mercy,
that He Who is the Day Spring of the signs of God and the Revealer of the
evidences of His glory is without veil or concealment associating and
conversing with the peoples of the earth and its kindreds. How numerous
are those who, with hearts intent upon malice, have sought Our Presence,
and departed from it loyal and loving friends! The portals of grace are
wide open before the face of all men. In Our outward dealings with them We
have treated alike the righteous and the sinner, that perchance the
evil-doer may attain the limitless ocean of Divine forgiveness. Our name
"the Concealer" hath shed such a light upon men that the froward hath
imagined himself to be numbered with the pious. No man that seeketh Us
will We ever disappoint, neither shall he that hath set his face towards
Us be denied access unto Our court....
O friends! Help ye the one true God, exalted be His glory, by your goodly
deeds, by such conduct and character as shall be acceptable in His sight.
He that seeketh to be a helper of God in this Day, let him close his eyes
to whatever he may possess, and open them to the things of God. Let him
cease to occupy himself with that which profiteth him, and concern himself
with that which shall exalt the all-compelling name of the Almighty. He
should cleanse his heart from all evil passions and corrupt desires, for
the fear of God is the weapon that can render him victorious, the primary
instrument whereby he can achieve his purpose. The fear of God is the
shield that defendeth His Cause, the buckler that enableth His people to
attain to victory. It is a standard that no man can abase, a force that no
power can rival. By its aid, and by the leave of Him Who is the Lord of
Hosts, they that have drawn nigh unto God have been able to subdue and
conquer the citadels of the hearts of men.
CXXVII: IF IT BE YOUR WISH, O PEOPLE, TO KNOW...
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