Let them be cheered by
draughts from the eternal cup of love for God, and make merry as they
drink from the wine-vaults of Heaven. Let them behold the Blessed Beauty,
and feel the flame and rapture of that meeting, and be struck dumb with
awe and wonder. This is the station of the sincere; this is the way of the
loyal; this is the brightness that shineth on the faces of those nigh unto
God.

Wherefore must the friends of God, with utter sanctity, with one accord,
rise up in the spirit, in unity with one another, to such a degree that
they will become even as one being and one soul. On such a plane as this,
physical bodies play no part, rather doth the spirit take over and rule;
and when its power encompasseth all then is spiritual union achieved.
Strive ye by day and night to cultivate your unity to the fullest degree.
Let your thoughts dwell on your own spiritual development, and close your
eyes to the deficiencies of other souls. Act ye in such wise, showing
forth pure and goodly deeds, and modesty and humility, that ye will cause
others to be awakened.

Never is it the wish of 'Abdu'l-Baha to see any being hurt, nor will He
make anyone to grieve; for man can receive no greater gift than this, that
he rejoice another's heart. I beg of God that ye will be bringers of joy,
even as are the angels in Heaven.

175: MORTAL CHARM SHALL FADE AWAY, ROSES SHALL GIVE ...

Mortal charm shall fade away, roses shall give way to thorns, and beauty
and youth shall live their day and be no more. But that which eternally
endureth is the Beauty of the True One, for its splendour perisheth not
and its glory lasteth for ever; its charm is all-powerful and its
attraction infinite. Well is it then with that countenance that reflecteth
the splendour of the Light of the Beloved One! The Lord be praised, thou
hast been illumined with this Light, hast acquired the pearl of true
knowledge, and hast spoken the Word of Truth.

176: O THOU WHO ART ATTRACTED TO THE KINGDOM OF ...

O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Every soul seeketh an
object and cherisheth a desire, and day and night striveth to attain his
aim. One craveth riches, another thirsteth for glory and still another
yearneth for fame, for art, for prosperity and the like. Yet finally all
are doomed to loss and disappointment. One and all they leave behind them
all that is theirs and empty-handed hasten to the realm beyond, and all
their labours sha