Friday, August 05, 2011

On Closed for Repairs: Disappointment and the frustration of hopes shall surround the people from every direction

Sometimes "closed for repairs" looks like "permanently closed." But never fear... -gw
 
 

Know this, that hardships and misfortunes shall increase day by day, and the people shall be distressed. The doors of joy and happiness shall be closed on all sides. Terrible wars shall happen. Disappointment and the frustration of hopes shall surround the people from every direction until they are obliged to turn to God. Then the lights of great happiness shall enlighten the horizons, so that the cry of "Ya Baha'u'l-Abha!" may arise on all sides.--Tablet to L.D.B. quoted in Compilation on War and Peace, p. 187. ...

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