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During the nineteenth century, the vast majority of the human race lived under the rule of kings. Baha'u'llah addressed these rulers through letters that He sent to them while in exile. He proclaimed that He had been chosen by God to deliver to mankind the teachings that would unite the world: (1:25) That which the Lord hath ordained as the sovereign remedy and mightiest instrument for the healing of all the world is the union of all its peoples in one universal Cause, one common Faith.This can in no wise be achieved except through the power of a skilled, an all-powerful and inspired Physician. (pob 67-68) (1:26) Through all the affliction and hardship He endured during the forty years of His ministry, in all the situations which presented to Him the real danger of losing His life, Baha'u'llah never sought to protect Himself. And no matter what the religious leaders or government authorities attempted to do, nothing could be done to stop Baha'u'llah's growing influence. Banishment after banishment failed to halt the increasing number of people who recognized His power and majesty and were attracted to His teachings. (1:27) Baha'u'llah passed away in 1892. His Shrine, which is visited by peoples from all over the world, is located near the city of 'Akka.
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