Mirrors, these Day-springs of ancient glory are
one and all the Exponents on earth of Him Who is the central Orb of the
universe, its Essence and ultimate Purpose. From Him proceed their
knowledge and power; from Him is derived their sovereignty. The beauty of
their countenance is but a reflection of His image, and their revelation a
sign of His deathless glory. They are the Treasuries of divine knowledge,
and the Repositories of celestial wisdom. Through them is transmitted a
grace that is infinite, and by them is revealed the light that can never
fade. Even as He hath said: "There is no distinction whatsoever between
Thee and them; except that they are Thy servants, and are created of
Thee." This is the significance of the tradition: "I am He, Himself, and
He is I, myself."

The traditions and sayings that bear direct reference to Our theme are
divers and manifold; We have refrained from quoting them for the sake of
brevity. Nay, whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth is a
direct evidence of the revelation within it of the attributes and names of
God, inasmuch as within every atom are enshrined the signs that bear
eloquent testimony to the revelation of that most great Light. Methinks,
but for the potency of that revelation, no being could ever exist. How
resplendent the luminaries of knowledge that shine in an atom, and how
vast the oceans of wisdom that surge within a drop! To a supreme degree is
this true of man, who, among all created things, hath been invested with
the robe of such gifts, and hath been singled out for the glory of such
distinction. For in him are potentially revealed all the attributes and
names of God to a degree that no other created being hath excelled or
surpassed. All these names and attributes are applicable to him. Even as
He hath said: "Man is My mystery, and I am his mystery." Manifold are the
verses that have been repeatedly revealed in all the heavenly Books and
the holy Scriptures, expressive of this most subtle and lofty theme. Even
as He hath revealed: "We will surely show them Our signs in the world and
within themselves."(73) Again He saith: "And also in your own selves: will
ye not then behold the signs of God?"(74) And yet again He revealeth: "And
be ye not like those who forget God, and whom He hath therefore caused to
forget their own selves."(75) In this connection, He Who is the eternal
King--may the souls of all that dwell within the mystic Tabernacle be a