The pious deeds of the monks and priests among the followers
of the Spirit [Jesus] -- upon Him be the peace of God -- are remembered in His
presence. In this Day, however, let them give up the life of seclusion and
direct their steps towards the open world and busy themselves with that which
will profit themselves and others. We have granted them leave to enter into
wedlock that they may bring forth one who will make mention of God, the Lord of
the seen and the unseen, the Lord of the Exalted Throne.
(Baha’u’llah, ‘Tablets
of Baha’u’llah revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas’)
