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They told me that Abdu'l- Hamid had ordered my everlasting imprisonment, and I said, `This is impossible! I shall not always be a prisoner. If Abdu'l- Hamid were immortal, such a sentence might possibly be carried out. It is certain that one day I shall be free. My body may be captive for a time, but Abdu'l- Hamid has no power over my spirit-- free it must remain-- that can no man imprison'. (40:3) Released from my prison by the Power of God I meet here the friends of God, and I am thankful unto Him. (40:4) Let us spread the Cause of God, for which I suffered persecution. (40:5) What a privilege it is for us to meet here in freedom. How happy for us that God has so decided that we may work together for the coming of the Kingdom! (40:6) Are you pleased to receive such a guest, freed from his prison to bring the glorious Message to you? He who never could have thought such a meeting possible! Now by the Grace of God, by His wonderful Power, I, who was condemned to perpetual imprisonment in a far off town of the East, am here in Paris talking with you!
(40:7)
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