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After receiving us, 'Abdu'l- Baha said, "You are very welcome and it makes me happy to see you here in London." (61:1) Looking at me he said, "Never have I united anyone in marriage before, except my own daughters, but as I love you much, and you have rendered a great service to the Kingdom of Abha, both in this country and in other lands, I will perform your marriage ceremony today. It is my hope that you may both continue in the blessed path of service." (61:2) Then, first, 'Abdu'l- Baha took Nur Mahal Khanum into the next room and said to her, "Do you love Mirza Yuhanna Dawud with all your heart and soul?" She answered, "Yes, I do." (61:3) Then 'Abdu'l- Baha called me to him and put a similar question, that is to say, "Do you love Nur Mahal Khanum with all your heart and soul?" I answered "Yes, I do." We re- entered the room together and 'Abdu'l- Baha took the right hand of the bride and gave it into that of the bridegroom and asked us to say after him, "We do all to please God." (61:4) We all sat down and 'Abdu'l- Baha continued; "Marriage is a holy institution and much encouraged in this blessed cause. Now you two are no longer two, but one. Baha'u'llah's wish is that all men be of one mind and consider themselves of one great household, that the mind of mankind be not divided against itself. (61:5) "It is my wish and hope that you may be blessed in your life. May God help you to render great service to the kingdom of Abha and may you become a means of its advancement.
(61:6)
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