Quaff then, O My brother, from the living waters that We
have caused to flow in the oceans of these words. Methinks the seas of grandeur
are surging within them, and the gems of divine virtue are shining within and
upon them. Divest then thyself of that which debarreth thee from this
fathomless crimson sea, and to the cry of “In the name of God and by His
grace!” immerse thyself therein. Let the fear of no one dismay thee. Trust in
the Lord, thy God, for He is sufficient unto whosoever trusteth in Him. He, verily,
shall protect thee, and in Him shalt thou abide in safety.
(Baha’u’llah, ‘Gems
of Divine Mysteries’)