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140. Thou didst ask as to the transfiguration of Jesus, with Moses and Elias and the Heavenly Father on Mount Tabor, as referred to in the Bible. This occurrence was perceived by the disciples with their inner eye, wherefore it was a secret hidden away, and was a spiritual discovery of theirs. Otherwise, if the intent be that they witnessed physical forms, that is, witnessed that transfiguration with their outward eyes, then there were many others at hand on that plain and mountain, and why did they fail to behold it? And why did the Lord charge them that they should tell no man? It is clear that this was a spiritual vision and a scene of the Kingdom. Wherefore did the Messiah bid them to keep this hidden, `till the Son of Man were risen from the dead,'[1]-- that is, until the Cause of God should be exalted, and the Word of God prevail, and the reality of Christ rise up. [1=Matthew 17:1- 19; Mark 9:2- 9; Luke 9:28- 36 ] (162:3) 141. O thou yearning flame, thou who art afire with the love of God! I have read thy letter, and its contents, well- expressed and eloquent, delighted my heart, showing as they did thy deep sincerity in the Cause of God, thy persevering steps along the pathway of His Kingdom, and thy staunchness in His Faith-- for of all great things, this is the greatest in His sight.
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