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Be thou rejoiced at the glad-tidings of God! Be as a globe of fire from which the heat of the love of God will be diffused. Sanctify thyself from the grades of this world, be purified from the superstitions of people and be characterized with spiritual qualities. Be thou a mountain of quiescence, a sign of meekness, a sea of patience, a light of love, a standard of utter separation ( from all else save God), so that thou mayest become everlasting in the Kingdom of God. (291:1) The light shall surely encompass the maid-servants who are attracted by the fragrances of God and it will shine forth from their faces upon all regions. (291:2) O maid-servant of God! Let thy joy and happiness be increased every moment through the light of God. (291:3) Verily, the Exalted Leaf and the brilliant Leaves1 remember thee by night and day. Then know thou, verily the prison is my wonderful paradise in love for Baha'; it is my lofty stronghold, my impregnable mansion and glorious throne. Be not grieved thereat, nay, rather beg of God to make me qua the cup of sacrifice in the path of Baha'. (291:4) I am already informed of the import of thy wonderful letter and the meanings of thine excellent words. I was rejoiced to find how it expressed that thou art devoted to God, turning unto the Supreme Horizon, enkindled with the fire of the love of God and attracted to the fragrances of God.
(291:5)
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