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The wisdom of The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

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S hould one king rise up against another, all the other kings must arise to deter him. Arms and armaments will, then, be no more needed beyond that which is necessary to insure the internal security of their respective countries.

quote 4864 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

I t is their duty to convene an all-inclusive assembly, which either they themselves or their ministers will attend, and to enforce whatever measures are required to establish unity and concord amongst men.

quote 4863 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

I t is incumbent upon the Sovereigns of the world -- may God assist them -- unitedly to hold fast unto this Peace, which is the chief instrument for the protection of all mankind. It is Our hope that they will arise to achieve what will be conducive to the well-being of man.

quote 4862 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

W e pray God -- exalted be His glory -- and cherish the hope that He may graciously assist the manifestations of affluence and power and the daysprings of sovereignty and glory, the kings of the earth -- may God aid them through His strengthening grace -- to establish the Lesser Peace. This, indeed, is the greatest means for insuring the tranquillity of the nations.

quote 4861 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

A nd if thine eyes be turned towards justice, choose thou for thy neighbour that which thou choosest for thyself.

quote 4860 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

C ling ye to the hem of virtue, and hold fast to the cord of trustworthiness and piety.

quote 4859 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

R eligion is, verily, the chief instrument for the establishment of order in the world, and of tranquillity amongst its peoples.

quote 4858 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

C oncern yourselves with the things that benefit mankind, and not with your corrupt and selfish desires.

quote 4857 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

W e entreat God to deliver the light of equity and the sun of justice from the thick clouds of waywardness, and cause them to shine forth upon men.

quote 4856 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

N o light can compare with the light of justice. The establishment of order in the world and the tranquillity of the nations depend upon it.

quote 4855 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

K nowledge is as wings to man’s life, and a ladder for his ascent. Its acquisition is incumbent upon everyone. The knowledge of such sciences, however, should be acquired as can profit the peoples of the earth, and not those which begin with words and end with words.

quote 4854 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

G reat indeed is the claim of scientists and craftsmen on the peoples of the world.

quote 4853 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

A rts, crafts and sciences uplift the world of being, and are conducive to its exaltation.

quote 4852 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

S trive, O people of God, that haply the hearts of the divers kindreds of the earth may, through the waters of your forbearance and loving-kindness, be cleansed and sanctified from animosity and hatred, and be made worthy and befitting recipients of the splendours of the Sun of Truth.

quote 4851 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

T he fruits of the tree of man have ever been and are goodly deeds and a praiseworthy character. Withhold not these fruits from the heedless. If they be accepted, your end is attained, and the purpose of life achieved.

quote 4850 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

L ay fast hold on whatever will profit you, and profit the peoples of the world.

quote 4849 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

I n the Book of God, the Mighty, the Great, ye have been forbidden to engage in contention and conflict.

quote 4848 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

O bond slave of the world! Many a dawn hath the breeze of My loving- kindness wafted over thee and found thee upon the bed of heedlessness fast asleep. Bewailing then thy plight it returned whence it came.

quote 4847 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

O ye seeming fair yet inwardly foul! Ye are like clear but bitter water, which to outward seeming is crystal pure but of which, when tested by the Divine Assayer, not a drop is accepted. Yea, the sunbeam falls alike upon the dust and the mirror, yet differ they in reflection even as doth the star from the earth: nay, immeasurable is the difference!

quote 4846 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

O ye that are foolish, yet have a name to be wise! Wherefore do ye wear the guise of the shepherd, when inwardly ye have become wolves, intent upon My flock? Ye are even as the star, which riseth ere the dawn, and which, though it seem radiant and luminous, leadeth the wayfarers of My city astray into the paths of perdition.

quote 4845 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

S o powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.The One true God, He Who knoweth all things, Himself testifieth to the truth of these words.

quote 4844 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

S o long, however, as the thick clouds of oppression, which obscure the daystar of justice, remain undispelled, it would be difficult for the glory of this station to be unveiled to men’s eyes.

quote 4843 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

E xert yourselves that ye may attain this transcendent and most sublime station, the station that can insure the protection and security of all mankind.

quote 4842 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

A kindly tongue is the lodestone of the hearts of men. It is the bread of the spirit, it clotheth the words with meaning, it is the fountain of the light of wisdom and understanding.

quote 4841 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

C onsort with all men, O people of Baha, in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship. If ye be aware of a certain truth, if ye possess a jewel, of which others are deprived, share it with them in a language of utmost kindliness and goodwill. If it be accepted, if it fulfil its purpose, your object is attained. If anyone should refuse it, leave him unto himself, and beseech God to guide him.

quote 4840 | The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf

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