Now, the reality of prophethood, which is the Word of God
and the state of perfect divine manifestation, has neither beginning nor end,
but its radiance varies like that of the sun. For example, it dawned above the
sign of Christ with the utmost splendour and radiance, and this is eternal and everlasting.
See how many world-conquering kings, how many wise ministers and rulers have
come and gone, each and all fading into oblivion—whereas even now the breezes
of Christ still waft, His light still shines, His call is still upraised, His
banner is still unfurled, His armies still do battle, His voice still rings
sweetly, His clouds still rain down life-giving showers, His lightning still
streaks forth, His glory is still clear and indisputable, His splendour is
still radiant and luminous; and the same holds true of every soul that abides
beneath His shade and partakes of His light.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Excerpt from a table
talk, authenticated by ‘Abdu’l-Baha; ‘Some Answered Questions’ – 2014 revised
translation by the Baha’i World Centre. To see the entire talks please visit ‘Talks of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’)