en of the Merciful One,
speak of the Beauty of Abha, for it is ready and present. consider that
the last year's springtime is past and all that thou mayest say or hear
(about it) is but a story (or narrative); but appreciate thou this New
Year's Spring--which is this present time--hath pitched its tent with the
utmost magnificence in the field and plain and hath made the mountain and
desert verdant and fresh, hath made the trees to appear pure and fresh,
blooming with flowers and blossoms through the vernal bounty and caused
them to bring forth pure fruits. Nor all that thou mayest speak of the
past springtime, be it even spoken with all excellence and eloquence and
in accord with reality, all that will, nevertheless, be a past story.

"Do thou not abandon that which is ready in the present time until thou
mayest gain the result and gather fruits from the garden of thy hopes and
wishes. Otherwise, thy book is a book of history--it will be concluded and
forgotten. Harken unto me (i.e., take my advice): One single ready drop is
better than a sea which is past. More especially, this New Cause is like
unto a sea, while all those which are past were like unto rivers."

"O bird without a nest!..."

O bird without a nest!

It is reported thy home and shelter is burnt, thy resting place and
habitation is become desolate. Though this news is greatly affecting, yet
do not be sorrowful and disheartened, because the birds of the divine
gardens have nests on the branches of the Tree of Life. The earthly abode
is not worth the attachment of the heart, for this structure will surely
be destroyed, but that which is of worth to freed ones (detached from all
save God) is the heavenly palace and the court of Divine Majesty. Thanks
be to God that for each one of the divine freed slaves and the heavenly
and dear maid-servants, and indestructible mansion will be erected in the
New Kingdom. This mansion will be an everlasting dwelling, an eternal
abode and shelter.

There is a hidden wisdom in the burning of the house which before long
will be clearly known. Divine attractions and heavenly bounties alone
cause happiness to the hearts.

Use your utmost endeavors to dwell in the thought that in Green Acre this
year the divine proclamation will be raised to the heavenly zenith and the
lights of the supreme guidance will enlighten those regions.

Be sure that heavenly assistance will be given and that the breeze of the
Divine Garde