One day, when ‘Abdu'l-Baha was very tired, He said to
several young Baha’is who came to see Him:
“My work is done. The tree of my life has yielded its
fruits. I have set a fire in the world. Your duty is to add to its flame.
“My Sons, it is now your turn. The members of nay bodily
constitution are well-nigh disintegrated. You are young, and your blood is
pure; your intelligence is keen. You can bear the difficulties of this life. I
would like to remain silent for some time, and listen to the incoming news of
those who are endeavoring to spread the Fragrances of God. How far shall they
succeed? How will they promote the Word of God? How will they raise the
melodies and sing the songs of 'Ya Baha’u’l-Abha!
"Assuredly the Blessed Perfection is with such souls. They
shall see with their own eyes the Confirmations of Baha’u’llah; just as I saw
them when addressing large gatherings in churches and temples. I saw them
hovering like the birds of paradise!"
- 'Abdu'l-Baha (Words of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, recorded by
Amhad Sohrab, December 11, 1913, ‘Diary of Mirza Ahmad Sohrab; Star of the
West, vol. 5, no. 1, March 21, 1914)
