sking' is not meant asking by tongue or speech, even
as the verse itself doth indicate and prove? For afterward it is said: 'By
their countenance shall the sinners be known, and they shall be seized by
their forelocks and their feet.'"(128)

Thus the peoples of the world are judged by their countenance. By it,
their misbelief, their faith, and their iniquity are all made manifest.
Even as it is evident in this day how the people of error are, by their
countenance, known and distinguished from the followers of divine
Guidance. Were these people, wholly for the sake of God and with no desire
but His good-pleasure, to ponder the verses of the Book in their heart,
they would of a certainty find whatsoever they seek. In its verses would
they find revealed and manifest all the things, be they great or small,
that have come to pass in this Dispensation. They would even recognize in
them references unto the departure of the Manifestations of the names and
attributes of God from out their native land; to the opposition and
disdainful arrogance of government and people; and to the dwelling and
establishment of the Universal Manifestation in an appointed and specially
designated land. No man, however, can comprehend this except he who is
possessed of an understanding heart.

We seal Our theme with that which was formerly revealed unto Muhammad that
the seal thereof may shed the fragrance of that holy musk which leadeth
men unto the Ridvan of unfading splendour. He said, and His Word is the
truth: "And God calleth to the Abode of Peace;(129) and He guideth whom He
will into the right way."(130) "For them is an Abode of Peace with their
Lord! and He shall be their Protector because of their works."(131) This
He hath revealed that His grace may encompass the world. Praise be to God,
the Lord of all being!

We have variously and repeatedly set forth the meaning of every theme,
that perchance every soul, whether high or low, may obtain, according to
his measure and capacity, his share and portion thereof. Should he be
unable to comprehend a certain argument, he may, thus, by referring unto
another, attain his purpose. "That all sorts of men may know where to
quench their thirst."

By God! This Bird of Heaven, now dwelling upon the dust, can, besides
these melodies, utter a myriad songs, and is able, apart from these
utterances, to unfold innumerable mysteries. Every single note of its
unpronounced utterances is immeasurably exalted