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It is incumbent upon all to support those rulers and chiefs of state who are adorned with the raiment of justice and equity. Blessed are the rulers and the learned in el-Baha! They verily are My trustees amongst My servants, and the sources of My Decrees amongst My people. Upon them rest My Baha, My mercy, and My grace which hath encircled the world! (209:3) Anent this matter, we have revealed in the Book of Aqdas the following words which radiate the light of divine mercy: (209:4) Oh my Branches! A mighty power and supreme potency is hidden and concealed in the world of being. Focus your gaze upon it and upon the direction of its unity, not upon the differences which are apparent therein. (209:5) God's Will and Testament enjoins upon the branches, the twigs, and the kinsfolk, one and all, to gaze unto the most great Branch Consider what we have revealed in my Book of Aqdas, to Wit: (209:6) "When the sea of My Presence is exhausted and the Book of Origin hath reached its end, turn you unto him ('Abdu'l-Baha) who is desired by God -- he who is issued from this ancient Root." (209:7) The purpose of this sacred verse is the most great Branch. Thus have we declared the matter as a favor on our part, and we are the gracious, the beneficent!
(209:8)
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