t will shine with the lights of divinity and with the effulgence of
the Sun of Truth from the horizon of the Realm of Might, and then thou
wilt be filled by the spirit of power from God and become capable of doing
that which thou desirest. This is the confirmed truth.
As to the desire shown by thee towards serving holy and spiritual souls,
it is indeed of the best desires and of the most noble qualities. Blessed
is he who is strengthened and confirmed by such a desire during all his
life, in the hope of attaining eternal life.
As to thee, O thou being who art attracted to God, announce the
glad-tidings of the Kingdom of God through the breaths of the Holy Spirit;
for He will confirm thee in a similar manner to the confirmation He
bestowed upon the holy souls in the past decades and former ages.
"O thou who art attracted to the "Spirit of Truth!"..."
O thou who art attracted to the "Spirit of Truth!"
At this moment I remember thee while the cup of my tongue is overflowing
with the wine of God's praise and I address thee in a spirit whereby the
hearts of all the creation are cheerfully moved.
Know thou, verily, the Spirit hath indeed so surrounded my limbs that it
moveth them as it willeth and my tongue uttereth the most wonderful
speeches and most sweet words while addressing thee, so that thou mayest
be moved by these holy fragrances which perfume all regions and be dilated
with joy by this address which is raised from my abundant love for thee
and my excessive kindness and great affection unto thee.
o maid-servant of God! Verily, the Holy Spirit breathes, in this day, unto
the hearts which are moving, beating, pure and attracted by the love of
God.
Abandon thou every occupation and be engaged in the affairs of thy Lord
and serve the "Spirit of Truth" which hath poured a spiritual, divine and
everlasting life upon the brilliant hearts.
O maid-servant of God! By God the True One, verily, the crown of mighty
gift is suspended betwixt heaven and earth and the angels of holiness are
awaiting a lofty head which may be worthy of this great bestowal, so that
it may descend upon that head, that it may wear that glorious crown, the
most precious gems of which illumine the eyes of all the world.
O maid-servant of God! Many spiritual women came (into the world) and
passed away in vain; no sound is heard of them and no trace is seen of
them, inasmuch as their spirits were not dependent upon the Holy Spiri
|