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The exalted goal contained in the above passages - a goal which is in itself a magnificent triumph for humanity - is not however, the end for which Baha'u'llah has come. It is but a prelude to the fuller unfoldment of God's purpose. For when mankind reaches the stage of maturity described above, then will become possible the flourishing of that divine civilization, the true heavenly paradise on earth promised to man: the inauguration of the Golden Age of the Faith of Baha'u'llah. Of the essence of that civilization and the reality of that time, no mention can possibly be made. Our minds are too dull, our spirits too weak, our experience to contrary to conceive of what the Almighty has purposed for the future of humanity; He alone knows His work (170:2) While we cannot know the essence of the Most Great Peace to be established in time, we do have enshrined in the Writings of Baha'u'llah the kernel of the pattern of life which will characterize His World Order. In the ocean of His Revelation, He has revealed the pearls of divine ordinances by which humanity, "gathered together under the shadow of this Divine Banner" as a "single nation", "blended into one race and become a single people" will live a peace on earth of which we can only dream (170:3) In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. Psalm 72:7 (170:4) Baha'u'llah's purpose is to call into existence a new race of men, a new people composed of transformed individuals (170:5) They will be people who rise each dawn, center their thoughts on God, and gather to worship Him. They will - "occupied with His remembrance, and supplicating His forgiveness" - seat themselves, in silence, to hear the verses of God, chanted "in most melodious tones" , the verses that have been revealed throughout the ages in praise and remembrance of God. They will, "rid of all attachment to anyone save" God, in private moments of prayer, raise their hands in praise of Him, prostrate themselves before Him, "clinging" to His "cord" , imploring His mercy, standing ready to do His will and His desire, and loving only that which He loves
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