Lawh-i-Ayat-i-Nur/Page3/Crawford54

50. Be apprised that this Alif is in a station which relateth unto the Pure-White Earth and the glistening Green Light, should ye search diligently into the mysteries of the natural world. The quality and property of this earth proceedeth from liquid, could ye but understand, for It becometh solid in the liquid. So glorified is God, the Originator of It, and exalted is He above thine ability to describe. When this glistening fluid becometh solidified and is thickened into a fiery liquid, and the heat is removed from this golden and molten fluid, three things are brought together, the spirit, the soul, and the body. This verily is that which hath not been anticipated by the knowledge of anyone among mankind, and all are bewildered by it. As this incipient earth is thickened from the liquid of this crimson fluid It is then removed, and when It hath been removed, the dusty color of fire shall appear on Its surface, which is black. Though ye should not grieve, for should it become black God will, without a doubt, change this darkness into light, in such wise that a Flame shall be kindled and be illuminated by the leave of God, the Help in Peril, the Praiseworthy. This is the Fruit of Holiness that hath appeared from the Tree which hath been planted in the Heaven of Celestial Might and the Land of Understanding, and this is the Philosopher’s Stone and their Silver; and this is the Land of the Anguished and the Mercury by which they name all things. Should it be withdrawn from the Source if Divinity, forces would be applied to it from a spirit which pertaineth unto It and is relative to It, for the body does not receive a spirit dissimilar to Itself, should ye take heed of that which We relate unto thee. Nor shall aught transpire during these days except that It shall be made white by the leave of God. Wherefore, strive ye for Its purification in such a manner that no darkness shall remain, which is the corruption within It, according to the limitation which ye find yourself to be appointed