REALITY OF THANKSGIVING

In these times thanksgiving for the bounty of the Merciful One consists in

the illumination of the heart and the feeling of the soul. This is the

reality of thanksgiving. But, although offering thanks through speech or

writings is approvable, yet, in comparison with that, it is but unreal,

for the foundation is spiritual feelings and merciful sentiments. I hope

that you may be favored therewith. But the lack of capacity and merit in

the Day of Judgment does not prevent one from bounty and generosity, for

it is the day of grace and not justice, and to give every one his due is

justice. Consequently, do not look upon thy capacity, nay, rather, look

upon the infinite grace of the Bounty of Abha whose grace is comprehending

and whose bounty is perfect.

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