Hundreds of thousands of meetings shall be held to commemorate this occasion, and the very words I speak to you today shall be repeated in them for ages to come. This assembly has a name and significance which will last forever. The efficacy of such meetings as these is permanent throughout the ages. They voice the summons of the heavenly Kingdom and echo the call of the angelic hosts to every listening ear. In them the lights of the most great guidance are visible.

Such gatherings as this have no equal or likeness in the world of mankind, where people are drawn together by physical motives or in furtherance of material interests, for this meeting is a prototype of that inner and complete spiritual association in the eternal world of being.ħ6.2 True Bahá’í meetings are the mirrors of the Kingdom wherein images of the Supreme Concourse are reflected. Like candles these souls will become ignited and made radiant through the lights of supreme guidance. The utmost love and unity will result the favors of God will encompass us the pathway of the Kingdom will be made easy. Surely the Sun of Reality with its full effulgence will illumine us, and the darkness of disagreements will disappear. This is a new Day, and this hour is a new Hour in which we have come together. It will be the cause of attracting a new bounty, for we are turning to the Kingdom of Abha, seeking the infinite bestowals of the Lord. Since the desire of all is unity and agreement, it is certain that this meeting will be productive of great results.

The motive is attraction to the divine Kingdom. 76.1 This is a delightful gathering you have come here with sincere intentions, and the purpose of all present is the attainment of the virtues of God.

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