“…we must arise in servitude so that His confirmations may
surround us from all sides.”
I am but one of His servants. After the ascension of the
Blessed Beauty, the Ottoman people and government arose against me as did
enemies of the area from different nations and religions. In such a state
everyone was attacking me from outside and even my brothers from inside opposed
me. But in a short time the enemies were frustrated and brought low so that
some of them cried, `Would to God that Bahá'u'lláh had not ascended because
this Cause has become even greater, its fame has spread to more places, and its
support has become stronger.' Therefore, we must arise in servitude so that His
confirmations may surround us from all sides. Undoubtedly whenever you arise to
serve and proclaim the Cause you shall be assisted and shall attain success.
Rest assured. (Words of 'Abdu'l-Baha, Mahmud's Diary)
