O thou servant of God! Do not grieve at the afflictions and calamities
that have befallen thee. All calamities and afflictions have been created
for man so that he may spurn this mortal world--a world to which he is much
attached. When he experienceth severe trials and hardships, then his
nature will recoil and he will desire the eternal realm--a realm which is
sanctified from all afflictions and calamities. Such is the case with the
man who is wise. He shall never drink from a cup which is at the end
distasteful, but, on the contrary, he will seek the cup of pure and limpid
water. He will not taste of the honey that is mixed with poison.
Praise thou God, that thou hast been tried and hast experienced such a
test. Be patient and grateful. Turn thy face to the divine Kingdom and
strive that thou mayest acquire merciful characteristics, mayest become
illumined and acquire the attributes of the Kingdom and of the Lord.
Endeavour to become indifferent to the pleasures of this world and to its
comfort, to remain firm and steadfast in the Covenant and to promulgate
the Cause of God.
This is the cause of the exaltation of man, the cause of his glory and of
his salvation.