that the lights of the Kingdom may so shine upon this
face (or figure) that they may dispel the darkness of error from many. If
thou doest act according to the commandments and exhortations of God, know
thou for a certainty that the luminosity of thy face will day by day
increase. Be thou happy and well pleased and arise to offer thanks to God,
in order that thanksgiving may conduce to the increase of bounty.

"O thou maid-servant of God!..."

O thou maid-servant of God!

Thy message, through the maid-servant of God ........ was received. Happy
is thy state that thou art seeking the Truth and endeavoring to attain
eternal life. This is a lofty aim, but it requireth the heavenly
confirmation and assistance.

I pray that this assistance may be vouchsafed unto thee and this bounty
environ thee, that thou hearest the call of the Kingdom and beholdest the
greatest signs.

Reflect upon this: What a bounty and what a favor it is that the sages of
the world and the wise among mankind are incompetent of comprehension, yet
the little children of the Kingdom have attained the Truth, dwell and
abide under the shadow of the Tree of Life and are assisted by the
everlasting and eternal gift!

"O maid-servant of God!..."

O maid-servant of God!

Verily that Infant is born and exists and their will appear from His Cause
a wonder which thou wilt hear in future. Thou shalt see Him with the most
perfect form, most great gift, most complete perfection, most great power
and strongest might! His Face glisteneth a glistening whereby the horizons
are illumined! Therefore, forget not this account as long as thou art
living, forasmuch as there are signs for it in the passing centuries and
ages.

Upon ye be greeting and praise!

ABDUL-BAHA ABBAS.

"If the people live and act in accord with..."

"If the people live and act in accord with the General Tablets which are
revealed in the beloved of the East and of the West, this universe will
become another universe, and the whole existence of this world will be
clad in another garment"

Abdul-Baha Abbas

VOLUME III

"O thou who art firm in the Covenant!..."

O thou who art firm in the Covenant!

Thou hast asked regarding the phrase, "He is God!" written above the
Tablets. By this Word it is intended that no one hath any access to the
Invisible Essence. The way is barred and the road is impassable. In this
world all men must turn their faces