... set to music the verses and the divine words so that
they may be sung with soul-stirring melody in the Assemblies and gatherings,
and that the hearts of the listeners may become tumultuous and rise towards the
Kingdom of Abha in supplication and prayer.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Bahá'í World Faith:
Selected Writings of Bahá'u'lláh and 'Abdu'l-Bahá’; The Compilation of
Compilations, vol. II, Music)
