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Success of Queen Victoria's Reign (18:45) Baha'u'llah praised Queen Victoria for her actions. In His tablet to her, He wrote: (18:46) We have been informed that thou hast forbidden the trading in slaves, both men and women.. (18:47) We have also heard that thou hast entrusted the reins of counsel into the hands of the representatives of the people. Thou, indeed, hast done well, for thereby the foundations of the edifice of thine affairs will be strengthened, and the hearts of all that are beneath thy shadow, whether high or low, will be tranquillized. (slh 89-90) (18:48) It is said that Queen Victoria, upon reading the Tablet revealed for her by Baha'u'llah, remarked: "If this is of God, it will endure; if not, it can do no harm." (pdc 65) (18:49) Not only was Queen Victoria's reign prosperous, but it represents one of the longest reigns in modern history, for she was in the 64th year of her reign when she passed away. And, although not an absolute monarchy, the British Crown still endures. It is astonishing to note that Queen Elizabeth II is the constitutional monarch of sixteen sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms. Baha'u'llah's words of praise to Queen Victoria were prophetic, indeed.
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