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10
O thou dear handmaid of God! Thy letter hath
been received and its contents noted. Thou didst ask for a
rule whereby to guide thy life.
Believe thou in God, and keep thine eyes fixed upon the
exalted Kingdom; be thou enamoured of the Abhá Beauty;
stand thou firm in the Covenant; yearn thou to ascend into
the Heaven of the Universal Light. Be thou severed from
this world, and reborn through the sweet scents of holiness
that blow from the realm of the All-Highest. Be thou a summoner
to love, and be thou kind to all the human race.
Love thou the children of men and share in their sorrows.
Be thou of those who foster peace. Offer thy friendship, be
worthy of trust. Be thou a balm to every sore, be thou a
medicine for every ill. Bind thou the souls together. Recite
thou the verses of guidance. Be engaged in the worship of
thy Lord, and rise up to lead the people aright. Loose thy
tongue and teach, and let thy face be bright with the fire of
God's love. Rest thou not for a moment, seek thou to draw
no easeful breath. Thus mayest thou become a sign and
symbol of God's love, and a banner of His grace.
Selections from the Writings of `Abdu'l-Bahá
pages 26-27
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