firmed the law of the day of His Revelation, and
inscribed it with the pen of power upon the mystic Tablet hidden beneath
the veil of celestial glory. Wert thou to heed these words, wert thou to
ponder their outward and inner meaning in thy heart, thou wouldst seize
the significance of all the abstruse problems which, in this day, have
become insuperable barriers between men and the knowledge of the Day of
Judgment. Then wilt thou have no more questions to perplex thee. We fain
would hope that, God willing, thou wilt not return, deprived and still
athirst, from the shores of the ocean of divine mercy, nor come back
destitute from the imperishable Sanctuary of thy heart's desire. Let it
now be seen what thy search and endeavours will achieve.

To resume: Our purpose in setting forth these truths hath been to
demonstrate the sovereignty of Him Who is the King of kings. Be fair: Is
this sovereignty which, through the utterance of one Word, hath manifested
such pervading influence, ascendancy, and awful majesty, is this
sovereignty superior, or is the worldly dominion of these kings of the
earth who, despite their solicitude for their subjects and their help of
the poor, are assured only of an outward and fleeting allegiance, while in
the hearts of men they inspire neither affection nor respect? Hath not
that sovereignty, through the potency of one word, subdued, quickened, and
revitalized the whole world? What! Can the lowly dust compare with Him Who
is the Lord of Lords? What tongue dare utter the immensity of difference
that lieth between them? Nay, all comparison falleth short in attaining
the hallowed sanctuary of His sovereignty. Were man to reflect, he would
surely perceive that even the servant of His threshold ruleth over all
created things! This hath already been witnessed, and will in future be
made manifest.

This is but one of the meanings of the spiritual sovereignty which We have
set forth in accordance with the capacity and receptiveness of the people.
For He, the Mover of all beings, that glorified Countenance, is the source
of such potencies as neither this wronged One can reveal, nor this
unworthy people comprehend. Immensely exalted is He above men's praise of
His sovereignty; glorified is He beyond that which they attribute unto
Him!

And now, ponder this in thine heart: Were sovereignty to mean earthly
sovereignty and worldly dominion, were it to imply the subjection and
external allegiance of all th