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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!
