08 November 2021
Kamál, 06 Qudrat (Power), 178 B.E.
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Raked leaves
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Ice crystals on mock strawberry leaves
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Quoted
The endeavor in the following chapters will be to set forth, as far as possible, fairly and without prejudice, the salient features of the history and more especially of the teachings of the Bahá’í Cause, so that readers may be enabled to form an intelligent judgment as to their importance, and perhaps be induced to search into the subject more deeply for themselves.
Search after truth, however, important though it be, is not the whole aim and end of life. The truth is no dead thing, to be placed in a museum when found—to be labeled, classified, cataloged, exhibited and left there, dry and sterile. It is something vital which must take root in men’s hearts and bear fruit in their lives ere they reap the full reward of their search.
The real object, therefore, in spreading the knowledge of a prophetic revelation is that those who become convinced of its truth may proceed to practice its principles, to “lead the life” and diffuse the glad tidings, thus hastening the advent of that blessed day when God’s Will shall be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
My sister and brother-in-law recently relocated and chose to donate several books in their library rather than move them. Many of these volumes are not well-known, but due to the topics they cover and the manner in which their authors explore them, they warrant a nod of recognition before being sent on their way. Accordingly, most quotes referenced in the “Quoted” section come from these books. Maybe they will stir (or renew) your interest, too.
- Esslemont, J. E. Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era: An Introduction to the Bahá’í Faith. 5th rev. paper ed. 1980. Reprint, Wilmette, Ill: Bahá’í Pub. Trust, 1993, 10. https://www.bahai.org/library/other-literature/publications-individual-authors/bahaullah-new-era/3#965721424 [return]