Steadfastness in the
Cause is mentioned in the Tablets and set forth by the Pen of the Ancient of
Days. Render thanks to the Beloved of the world that thou hast set thy heart on
Him and art uttering His praise. Many a man hath in this day been deprived of making
mention of the All-Sufficing Lord and of recognizing His truth; and many a
woman hath fixed her gaze upon the Horizon of the Most High, and hath adorned
herself with the garb of the love of the Desire of the world. This is God's
grace which He bestoweth upon whomsoever He pleaseth. By the Day-Star of
ancient mysteries! The sweet-scented fragrance of every breath breathed in the
love of God is wafted in the court of the presence of the Lord of Revelation.
The reward of no good deed is or ever will be lost. Blessed art thou, doubly
blessed art thou! Thou art reckoned amongst those handmaidens whose love for
their kin hath not prevented them from attaining the shores of the Sea of Grace
and Mercy. God willing, thou shalt rest eternally neath the shade of the
favours of the All-Merciful and shalt be assured of His bounties. Engage in the
praise of the True One and rejoice in His loving-kindness.
- Baha’u’llah (The
Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Women)
