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Thou hast made the wish for the great martyrdom in the path of Baha', that thou mayest become intoxicated with that overflowing cup and sacrifice this ephemeral life upon the divine altar, in order that thou mayest walk in the road of faithfulness and show forth firmness and steadfastness for the sake of the love of Baha'. (556:1) This is the ultimate desire of the people of sanctity. If the eternal prosperity favor and befriend thee, thou wilt undoubtedly attain to this bounty. But for the present this very attitude is sacrifice and martyrdom. Blessed art thou, and again, blessed art thou!*** (556:2) Thy letter was received; its contents were of the utmost sweetness. No sooner had I heard it, than I supplicated to God in thy behalf that thou mayest become a strong growing tree, protected and guarded from the winds of tests and attain to heavenly guidance. (556:3) Know thou the value of Miss ... Truly I say, she was an angel of heaven and a light beaming and sparkling. Endear thy beloved daughter, ... . Entreat God that she and ... may become two shining lamps in the assemblage of the world and the cause of the grandeur and promotion of the divine teachings. (556:4) Blessing be upon thy dear son ... family. Endeavor thou in their training. (556:5) Convey on my behalf, spiritual greeting to the new bridegroom and bride ... and say to them: You must become the young trees in the divine garden and produce good fruits."
(556:6)
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