Bahá'í Faith

The Secret of Divine Civilization

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Chapters

1. Chapter 1

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2. Chapter 2

The _Sh_ah has certainly done his part, and the execution of the proposed beneficial measures is now in the hands of persons functioning in assemblies of consultation. If these...

3. Chapter 3

For every thing, however, God has created a sign and symbol, and established standards and tests by which it may be known. The spiritually learned must be characterized by both...

4. Chapter 4

Nu'man asked, "What could be the reason for this trustworthiness, this regard for thine obligation and this concern for thine oath?" And Hanzala answered, "It is my faith in the...

5. Chapter 5

Contrast with this the praiseworthy qualities and the greatness and nobility of Anu_sh_irvan the Generous and the Just.(42) That fair-minded monarch came to power at a time when...

6. Chapter 6

What a firm foundation of excellent character was laid down in those days, thanks to the training of holy souls who arose to promote the teachings of the Gospel. How many primar...

7. Chapter 7

By the All-Glorious! I am astonished to find what a veil has fallen across their eyes, and how it blinds them even to such obvious necessities as these. And there is no doubt wh...

8. Chapter 8

Now the New Year reviving old Desires, The thoughtful Soul to Solitude retires, Where the White Hand of Moses on the Bough Puts out, and Jesus from the Ground suspires.