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The gift of God to this enlightened age is the knowledge of the oneness of mankind and of the fundamental oneness of religion. War shall cease between nations, and by the will of God the Most Great Peace shall come; the world will be seen as a new world, and all men will live as brothers. (3:1) In the days of old an instinct for warfare was developed in the struggle with wild animals; this is no longer necessary; nay, rather, co- operation and mutual understanding are seen to produce the greatest welfare of mankind. Enmity is now the result of prejudice only. (3:2) In the Hidden Words Baha'u'llah says, "Justice is to be loved above all." Praise be to God, in this country the standard of justice has been raised; a great effort is being made to give all souls an equal and a true place. This is the desire of all noble natures; this is today the teaching for the East and for the West; therefore the East and the West will understand each other and reverence each other, and embrace like long- parted lovers who have found each other. (3:3) There is one God; mankind is one; the foundations of religion are one. Let us worship Him, and give praise for all His great Prophets and Messengers who have manifested His brightness and glory. (3:4) The blessing of the Eternal One be with you in all its richness, that each soul according to his measure may take freely of Him. Amen.
(3:5)
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