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Thy letter, concerning the celebration of the anniversary of the declaration of His Holiness the Supreme-- may my spirit be sacrificed for Him!-- which was held on the land of the Mashrak-el-Azcar, was read. (101:1) The utmost joy was attained, for-- praise be to God!-- the friends of the Merciful passed some time on that day joyous and singing in the land of the Mashrak-el-Azcar and enjoyed commemorating the Lord of the verses with the greatest joy. (101:2) That melody was heard by the Supreme Concourse and that rose-song of the nightingale of faithfulness gladdened the people of the rose-garden of ABHA. (101:3) I am hopeful that, during the coming Ridvan, a great feast shall be held in the land of the Mashrak-el-Azcar, a spiritual celebration prepared and the melodies of the violin and the mandolin and hymns in praise and glorification of the Lord of Hosts make all the audience joyous and ecstatic. (101:4) A few days ago an epistle was written-- therefore, brevity is considered here. (101:5) Treat thy dear daughter, for me, with the utmost kindness and, likewise, the other friends and maidservants of the Merciful. (101:6) The epistle written (and sent) through Mirza ... was received. The account of the land designated for the Mashrak-el-Azcar, of your placing therein, in company with Mrs ... , nine stones and pouring thereon attar, water and olive oil, and of your commemorating the Beauty of ABHA and His Holiness the Supreme, was all understood.
(101:7)
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