words and recorded traditions, they say whatever is prompted by self. Should the Essence of Truth give an explanation which proves contrary to their egotism and desire, they will straightway charge Him with infidelity, saying, " this is contrary to the words of the Imams of the religion and of the manifest lights, and no such command or order hath been laid down in the irrefutable Law"; just as in the present day similar vain sayings proceed from these mortal temples. Now consider this tradition; how all these things have been formerly spoken of! In " Arbain" (book of tradition) , it is recorded: "A youth shall appear from Beni-Hashem, possessing new laws; He will summon people, but none will respond to Him, and most of His enemies will be the divines. When He commands a thing, they shall not obey Him, but will say: * This is contrary to that which we possess from the Imams of the religion'"; and so on to the end of the tradition. In this day, all repeat these same words, not knowing that His Holiness is seated upon the throne of " He doeth whatsoever He willeth," and is established upon the seat of "He commandeth whatsoever He desireth."
No understanding can comprehend the character of His Manifestation, and no knowledge grasp the measure of His mission. All sayings are dependent upon His approval, and all things are in need of His authority. All else save Him is created by His command and exists by His direction. He is the Manifestor of
