…the spirit that animateth this age is the power of the
Covenant and Testament of God. It is like a throbbing artery in the body of the
world. Ye should always mention this important theme at every one of your
meetings and conferences, and ye should exhort everyone to remain firm and
steadfast in the Covenant. Know ye that if a person should evince the least
sign of hesitation in the Covenant, his downfall would be imminent, even if he
were reckoned among the most distinguished individuals, for in the end the
harmful consequences of Covenant-breaking will become apparent. Therefore ye
must exercise the utmost care concerning this matter...I shall fervently pray
to the Abhá Kingdom at all times, entreating divine assistance and blessings
for the beloved friends in Stuttgart.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a Tablet; compilation
‘Germany, France, Italy, and Switzerland’, prepared by the Research Department
of the Universal House of Justice)
