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46. Be apprised that there is a symbol in every realm for this Upright and Firmly Fixed Alif and all seeketh support from the Cord of Its divine Providence. All that ye see with thine own eyes, from all of that which hath been brought into existence or shall be brought forth, hath emerged from Its incorruptibility, through Its rising or settlement, and by way of Its strength and power. Know then that all of that which hath appeared hath been revealed by virtue of the incorruptibility of this Divine Alif, all seeketh refuge under the shade of the Alif, and all seeketh to become rectified through Its incorruptibility.

47. So by God! The message hath hitherto reached the point at which the symbolic expressions of the learned and the instructional explanations of the wise cannot be differentiated from one another, that ye may render thanksgiving unto the Lord thy God during thy days and so that ye may be of those who hath distinguished themselves from whomsoever dwelleth upon the earth; then become of those who turneth towards the Beauty of Oneness in the Garb of Light from beyond the veils, drinketh the wine of mystic meaning, and be as the Living Ones who at all times drink from the hands of the Spirit. Were every delectable delight to be offered unto them, and they revealed themselves unto them adorned with every embellishment and trinket, they would not be inclined thereto. Even were they to appear before them with armlets of gold and extravagant gowns glistening from the sarcenet and the brocade and attempt to seduce one from among them or enchant the heart of one, by God they would be powerless and they would not be captivated thereby. Even were they to adorn themselves with all of that which is hidden within the wondrous creation, and they adorned their eyes with much mascara. Should all of that which is hidden within the earth be offered unto them, of the gold, the silver, and every embellishment, they would not be inclined thereto, nor would they approve thereof. These are the Friends of God, fear doth not overtake them, nor do they grieve, for they have no fear of anyone, even were all who dwelleth in the heavens or on the earth to be leagued against them; nor do they become distressed, for their hearts, their souls, and their inmost essence are satiated by the wine of God’s mercy and His affectionate love, and their hearts shall never be broken unless an affection other than His entereth therein. Thus hath We informed thee of those who are sincerely devoted unto God, perchance ye may recognize them and follow their divine Cause by which they abide, with the intent that the tempestuous gales of the dominion shall fail to deter thee, and the roaring thunders of time shall not discourage thee, and so that ye may be of those who are firmly established within the love of God.