moderation to express their views.”
“They must then proceed with the utmost devotion, courtesy, dignity, care and
moderation to express their views.”
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“Say: no man can attain his true station except through his justice. No power can
exist except through unity. No welfare and no well-being can be attained except through consultation.” Prayer: “O my God! O my God! Thou seest these children who are the twigs of the tree of life, the birds of the meads of salvation, the pearls of the ocean of Thy grace, the roses of the garden of Thy guidance. “O God, our Lord! We sing Thy praise, bear witness to Thy sanctity and implore fervently the heaven of Thy mercy to make us lights of guidance, stars shining above the horizons of eternal glory amongst mankind, and to teach us a knowledge which proceedeth from Thee. Yá Baháí’uí’l-Abhá!” Quote:
“Take ye counsel together in all matters, inasmuch as consultation is the lamp of guidance which leadeth the way, and is the bestower of understanding.” “It is incumbent upon each one of you to engage in some occupation - such as a craft, a trade or the like. We have exalted your engagement in such work to the rank of worship of the one true God.”
“Waste not your time in idleness and sloth. Occupy yourselves with that which profiteth yourselves and others.”
Prayer: “O Thou kind Lord! These lovely children are the handiwork of the fingers of Thy might and the wondrous signs of Thy greatness. O God! Protect these children, graciously assist them to be educated and enable them to render service to the world of humanity. O God! These children are pearls, cause them to be nurtured within the shell of Thy loving-kindness. Thou art the Bountiful, the All-Loving.” HERE's a blog post from Wairarapa re: this lesson. Clever ideas around using this lesson to plan a service prooject with the tamariki, and spreading the lesson out over two sessions (weeks). Quote:
“That one indeed is a man who, today, dedicateth himself to the service of the entire human race.” Quote:
“O ye beloved of the Lord! Commit not that which defileth the limpid stream of love or destroyeth the sweet fragrance of friendship.” Quote: “O ye beloved of the Lord! Commit not that which defileth the limpid stream of love or destroyeth the sweet fragrance of friendship.” Prayer:
“O Lord! Unto Thee I repair for refuge, and toward all Thy signs I set my heart. O Lord! Whether traveling or at home, and in my occupation or in my work, I place my whole trust in Thee. Grant me then Thy sufficing help so as to make me independent of all things, O Thou Who art unsurpassed in Thy mercy! Bestow upon me my portion, O Lord, as Thou pleasest, and cause me to be satisfied with whatsoever thou hast ordained for me. Thine is the absolute authority to command. Quote: “Incline your hearts, O people of God, unto the counsels of your true, your incomparable Friend” “The supreme need of humanity is cooperation and reciprocity.”
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