They who are the beloved of God, in whatever place they
gather and whomsoever they may meet, must evince, in their attitude towards
God, and in the manner of their celebration of His praise and glory, such
humility and submissiveness that every atom of the dust beneath their feet may
attest the depth of their devotion. The conversation carried by these holy
souls should be informed with such power that these same atoms of dust will be
thrilled by its influence. They should conduct themselves in such a manner that
the earth upon which they tread may never be allowed to address to them such
words as these: "I am to be preferred above you. For witness, how patient
I am in bearing the burden which the husbandman layeth upon me. I am the
instrument that continually imparteth unto all beings the blessings with which
He Who is the Source of all grace hath entrusted me. Notwithstanding the honor
conferred upon me, and the unnumbered evidences of my wealth -- a wealth that
supplieth the needs of all creation -- behold the measure of my humility,
witness with what absolute submissiveness I allow myself to be trodden beneath
the feet of men...."
(Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of
Baha'u'llah)
