the realm of
eternity and bereavement (or deprivation) from the True One had encircled
the universe, then the resplendent Luminary dawned and the brilliant Light
illumined the horizon of the East. Hence, the Sun of Realty shone forth,
scattering the sparkling lights of the Kingdom to the East and to the
West. Those who had seeing eyes found the Most Great Glad-Tidings, began
to cry the call, "O blessed are we! O blessed are we!"--and have beheld the
reality of things in themselves, have discovered the mysteries of the
Kingdom, were released from superstition and doubts, perceived the lights
of Truth and became so intoxicated with the cup of the love of God, that,
wholly forgetting themselves and the world while dancing, they ran with
utmost joy and ecstasy to the city of Martyrdom, sacrificing their minds
and their lives upon the altar of Love.

But those who were blinded became astonished and on account of these
joyous acclamation were bewildered and beginning to cry, "Where is the
light?" and said, "We do not behold any light, we do not see any rising
sun! It is void of any truth! This is pure imagination!"

However, they have hastened bat-like in the darkness below the ground, and
according to their own thoughts they have found a little comfort and
tranquility. Nevertheless, it is yet the early dawn and the strength of
the heat and the rays of the Sun of Truth have not yet made their torrid
and complete impression. When it reacheth the zenith, the heat will
interpenetrate with such great intensity that it will move and spur to the
greatest velocity even the insects below the earth. Alhtough they are not
able to behold the light, yet the penetration of the heat will move and
agitate all of them.

Consequently, O ye friends of God, be ye thankful that in the Day of the
Effulgence ye have turned your faces to the Orb of the regions and beheld
the Lights! Ye have received a portion from the rays of Truth and are
endowed with a share from the Everlasting Outpouring. Therefore, ye must
not rest one minute, but thank Him for this bestowal.

Be ye not seated and silent! Diffuse the glad-tidings of the Kingdom far
and wide to the ears, promulgate the Word of God, and put into practice
the advices and covenants of God; that is, arise ye with such qualities
and attributes that ye may continually bestow life to the body of the
world, and nurse the infants of the universe up to the station of maturity
and perfection. Enkindle