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He remarked of them that they were intoxicated with pride, unable to see what was best for their own material interest, much less to recognize so stupendous a Revelation. (84:1) Baha'u'llah had now been rejected by all the rulers of the world and His removal to 'Akka cut Him off completely from active touch with world affairs. It should be noted, however, that in exiling Him to 'Akka, the Holy Land, the Sultan had fulfilled the ancient prophecy to the effect that the Lord of Hosts would give His Revelation there and thus made it impossible for anyone to say that Baha'u'llah had fulfilled the prophecy of His own free will. (84:2) Baha'u'llah's trust in the Christians and in their support of His teachings never weakened. Towards the end of His life He wrote the Holy Tablet (Lawh-i-Aqdas), an important work addressed to them in which He rebukes them for their slowness in recognizing Him, promises He will be faithful and pours forth a succession of enthusiastic beatitudes on the Christians, who will turn to Him with loving hearts and serve His Faith.
(84:3)
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