HE IS THE GLORY OF GLORIES
This is that which hath descended from the realm of glory, uttered by the tongue of power and might, and revealed unto the Prophets of old. We have taken the inner essence thereof and clothed it in the garment of brevity, as a token of grace unto the righteous, that they may stand faithful unto the Covenant of God, may fulfill in their lives His trust, and in the realm of spirit obtain the gem of Divine virtue.
O SON OF MAN!
Thou art My dominion and My dominion perisheth not; wherefore fearest thou thy perishing? Thou art My light and My light shall never be extinguished; why dost thou dread extinction? Thou art My glory and My glory fadeth not; thou art My robe and My robe shall never be outworn. Abide then in thy love for Me, that thou mayest find Me in the realm of glory.
O SON OF MAN!
Upon the tree of effulgent glory I have hung for thee the choicest fruits, wherefore hast thou turned away and contented thyself with that which is less good? Return then unto that which is better for thee in the realm on high.
O SON OF BEING!
If poverty overtake thee, be not sad; for in time the Lord of wealth shall visit thee. Fear not abasement, for glory shall one day rest on thee.
– Baha’u’llah, The Arabic Hidden Words
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The first day of the month of Jalal (Glory) begins at sunset on April 8 this year.
The quotations are from a small volume of Baha’i Scripture called The Hidden Words The first quotation is the prologue to the verses revealed in Arabic. The following quotations are a small selection of verses that include the word “glory.”
The Hidden Words are some of the best known and most loved of the Holy Verses. They are available on line here: http://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/bahaullah/hidden-words/
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ABOUT THE PHOTO
One morning Austin took a photo of the sun behind one of the wild ferns on our land.
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FFWR - Celebrating the Baha'i Calendar 