Inspired Messengers-
When asked if it would be always necessary for prophets to come from time to time - "would not he world in the course of events through progress reach to a full realization of God?" - 'Abdu'l- Baha replied: "Mankind needs a universal motive power to quicken it. The inspired messenger who is directly assisted by the power of God brings about universal results. Baha'u'llah rose as a light in Persia and now that light is going out to the whole world." (72:1)

"Is this what is meant by the Second Coming of Christ?" "Christ is an Expression of the Divine Reality, the Single Essence and Heavenly Entity, which hath no beginning or ending. It has appearance, arising, and manifestation and setting in each one of the Cycles." (72:2)

Those who have been with 'Abdu'l- Baha notice how, often, after speaking earnestly with people, he will suddenly turn and walk away to be alone. At such times no one follows him. On this occasion, when he finished speaking and went out through the orchard gate into the village, all were struck with his free and wonderful walk which has been described by one of our American friends as that of a shepherd or a king. (72:3)

As he passed along the ragged children clustered about him by dozens, the boys saluting him as they had been taught in school, showing how instinctively they felt the greatness of his presence. Most noticeable was the silence of even the roughest men when 'Abdu'l- Baha appeared. One poor tramp exclaimed "He is a good man," and added, "Ay, he's suffered!" (72:4)

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