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In Praise of the Word of God

Fidal (Grace), 10 Qawl (Speech) 177 B.E. - Tuesday, December 1, 2020

"O friend of mine! The Word of God is the king of words and its pervasive influence is incalculable. It hath ever dominated and will continue to dominate the realm of being. The Great Being saith: The Word is the master key for the whole world, inasmuch as through its potency the doors of the hearts of men, which in reality are the doors of heaven, are unlocked. No sooner had but a glimmer of its effulgent splendor shone forth upon the mirror of love than the blessed word “I am the Best-Beloved” was reflected therein. It is an ocean inexhaustible in riches, comprehending all things. Every thing which can be perceived is but an emanation therefrom. High, immeasurably high is this sublime station, in whose shadow moveth the essence of loftiness and splendor, wrapt in praise and adoration."

Bahá’u’lláh12

I raise my voice in praise of the Word of God--
the monarch of all words--
and the mirror of His attributes to humanity.
who in this day is Baha'u'llah,
the Glory of God.

At dawn
and sunset,
I raise my voice in praise
sing the Words of God
revealed by the Pen of Glory,
Baha'u'llah.

I raise my voice in praise
to the Word of God,
the key to the door of reality.

Footnotes
1  Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh
2  https://www.bahai.org/r/242369257