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"God has purposed that the darkness of the world of nature shall be dispelled and the imperfect attributes of the natal self be effaced in the effulgent reflection of the Sun... The mission of the Prophets of God has been to train the souls... and free them from the thralldom of natural instincts and physical tendencies." (Pup 304) He "hath caused those luminous Gems... to appear... that They may impart unto the world the mysteries of the unchangeable Being, and tell of the subtleties of His... Essence." (Bwf 19) (28:1) "God has sent forth the Prophets for the purpose of quickening the soul of man into higher and divine recognitions." (Pup 304) (28:2) "It was in order to bring this spiritual life and light into the world that all the great Teachers have appeared. They came so that the Sun of Truth might be manifested, and shine in the hearts of men." (Pt 63) (28:3) "He must... impart spiritual education; so that intelligence and comprehension may penetrate the metaphysical world, and may receive benefit from the sanctifying breezes of the Holy Spirit, and may enter into relationship with the Supreme Concourse" (Greater World). (Saq 10- 1) (28:4) "Single- handed and alone They faced the world and all its peoples, and promulgated the Law of God!" (Iqan 45) (28:5) "We (Manifestations) had no other purpose except to edify the souls of men, and to exalt the blessed Word." "Through that Word the realities of all created things were shaken, were divided, separated, scattered, combined and reunited, disclosing... entities of a new creation." (Esw 166; Bwf 93) (28:6) "These Essences of Detachment, these resplendent Realities are the channels of God's all- pervasive grace. Led by the light of unfailing guidance, and invested with supreme sovereignty, They are commissioned to use the inspiration of Their words... and the sanctifying breeze of Their Revelation for the cleansing of every longing heart and receptive spirit from the dross and dust of earthly cares and limitations." (Bwf 104) (28:7) "How great, O my God, is this Thy most excellent handiwork...! Thou didst unloose His tongue... to lay bare Thy mysteries before all Thy creation...! Through Him all created things were made to glorify Thee,... and every soul was directed towards the kingdom of Thy revelation. (Bwf 71) (28:8) "None of the Prophets of God were famous men, but They were unique in spiritual power. Love is the eternal sovereignty. Love is the divine power." (Pup 206) "The Holy Manifestations are the sources of miracles... For through a supernatural power wonders appear from Them, and by this power, which is beyond nature, They influence the world of nature." (Saq 115) (28:9) "These visible arts and present implements are from the results of His knowledge and wisdom, which have been revealed from the Supreme Pen." (Bwf 171) (28:10) "Would that ye had the power to perceive the things your Lord.. doth see...!" "Whatever emanates from Them is identical with the truth." (Bwf 118; Saq 199)
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