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He drew, in many aspects, a picture of the whole universe as governed by one unchanging law, as being created, ruled over and directed by one universal, independent, living Will. This great, out-working Spirit actuated the affairs and movements of all creatures in the world; it was the one Power which animated and dominated all existence. 'Abdul-Baha spoke on this subject in an attitude of soul as logical as it was religious, as much in the mood of science as of faith. He treated the subject not only in a broad and general manner but in close detail. He traced, for example, the coursing of the atom through the kingdoms of nature-- mineral, vegetable and animal-- showing the changes that it assumes in its progress, through an activity not originating by itself. He showed that the one, living, independent Will of God which directed the transition of the atom directed likewise the movements which led mankind from one stage to another on its journey to the Kingdom. Thus He brought all nature into the same plane as man and showed, not only the oneness of mankind but of the whole universe-- everything contributing, each in its own way-- even if it be a preparatory way-- towards the one great spiritual goal shown at its highest in the Kingdom of God.
(94:3)
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