e Face of the True One; and
walk in the Path of the True One. He must become intoxicated with His Cup,
resigned in His Hand and close the eyes to life and living, in order that
he may shine like unto the Light of Truth from the Horizon of Eternity.
This is the first station of sacrifice.

The second station of sacrifice is as follows: Man must become severed
from the human world, be delivered from the contingent gloominess, the
illumination of mercifulness must shine and radiate in him, the nether
world become as non-existent and the Kingdom become manifest. He must
become like unto the iron thrown within the furnace of fire. The qualities
of iron, such as blackness, coldness and solidity which belong to the
earth disappear and vanish while the characteristics of fire, such as
redness, glowing and heat, which belong to the Kingdom become apparent and
visible. Therefore, iron hath sacrificed its qualities and grades to the
fire, acquiring the virtues of that element.

Likewise, when the souls are released from the fetters of the world, the
imperfections of mankind and that animalistic darkness, and have stepped
into the Realm of Abstraction, have partaken a share from the outpouring
of the Placeless and have acquired lordly perfections, they are the
"ransomed ones" (or the martyrs) of the Sun of Truth, who are hastening to
the altar of heart and soul.

"O Thou Pure God!..."

O Thou Pure God!(155)

Gaze providently at the beloved ones and the dear maid-servants in
Chicago. Confer upon them Thy bounty and grace. Teach them the law of the
Kingdom, burn away the veil of material superstition and light the candle
of Thy love in their hearts!

O God! The clay (or being) of these servants is kneaded with the water of
fidelity and the nature of these maid-servants is adorned with love! They
believe and are assured. they are firm and steadfast; they are kneeling
and worshipping; they are uttering (the Words) and are informed. Render
them confirmed and victorious with the hosts of strength. Aid and gladden
them through the angels of the Kingdom of Abha! At every moment reveal a
new power to them and with every breath confer a great bounty. Thus with a
heavenly power, divine strength, merciful fragrance, supreme light, and
conscious attraction, may they arise to serve Thee, to perfume the East
and the West with the fragrances of holiness, establish the universal
peace, promulgate integrity and honesty, to adore the tr