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They that have forsaken their country for the purpose of teaching Our Cause - these shall the Faithful Spirit strengthen through its power. A company of Our chosen angels shall go forth with them, as bidden by Him Who is the Almighty, the All-Wise. (Gleanings 334) (133:2) Today Baha'u'llah's message has been spread to all nations, and millions of souls have embraced His Faith throughout the entire world. They represent individuals from all the world's religions. Thus the elect have been and are being gathered together 'from one end of heaven to the other'. 'Abdu'l-Baha states: (133:3) Array yourselves in the perfection of divine virtues. I hope you may be quickened and vivified by the breaths of the Holy Spirit. Then shall ye indeed become the angels of heaven whom Christ promised would appear in this Day to gather the harvest of divine planting. This is my hope. This is my prayer for you. (Promulgation 7) (133:4) The Sound of the Trumpet-- Other passages in the Baha'i writings also indicate that the 'great sound of the trumpet' has been heard through the proclamation of Baha'u'llah: (133:5) Arise, and proclaim unto the entire creation the tidings that He Who is the All-Merciful hath directed His steps towards the Ridvan and entered it. Guide, then, the people unto the garden of delight which God hath made the Throne of His Paradise. We have chosen thee [His pen] to be our most mighty Trumpet, whose blast is to signalize the resurrection of all mankind. (Gleanings 31, clarification added) (133:6) Trumpets are used to announce the approach of a King or the proclamation of a decree, or announcement. The trumpet symbolizes Baha'u'llah's Revelation, which calls people to God and announces the Glad-Tidings of God's word amongst humankind. The meaning of Jesus' words (Matt.24:31) is essentially about the proclamation of the Faith of God. When Baha'u'llah states, 'We have chosen thee to be our most mighty Trumpet', He is referring to His Revelation and calling upon the believers to carry His message to the people of the world.
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