'Abdu'l-Baha, Servant of God

You walked the mystical path with practical feet,

You, loving Ambassador of all humanity.

'Abdu'l-Baha, you crossed mighty seas.

You were the Perfect Exemplar in truth and in deed.

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Bridge: 'Abdu'l-Baha,, you shared the Great Plan

That Baha'u'llah gave us for our true salvation.

You instructed us well in divine wisdom.

An abundance of Spirit you gave.

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Chorus: You were 'Abdu'l-Baha.

You lived the Love of God.

You showered us all with divine Love.

You were the Servant of all hearts.

You were the Servant of Universal Peace and Truth.

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Your life was a warm and sweet uplifting Breeze.

You were the Mystery of God, and you helped us believe.

'Abdu'l-Baha, you shared Baha'u'llah's Teachings

And laid the firm foundation of world unity.

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Bridge 2: "The gift of God to this enlightened age

Is the knowledge of the oneness of mankind

and of the fundamental oneness of religion.

War shall cease... and... the Most Great Peace shall come." (chorus)

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Bridge 3: You went to nine countries on three continents.

To Baha'is you were the Center of the Covenant.

You were the Most Great Branch and The Master, too.

You were the divine Interpreter of the Sun of Truth.

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References:

"Address given by 'Abdu'l-Bahá at the City Temple

Sunday, September 10th, 1911

O NOBLE friends; seekers after God! Praise be to God! Today the light of Truth is shining upon the world in its abundance; the breezes of the heavenly garden are blowing throughout all regions; the call of the Kingdom is heard in all lands, and the breath of the Holy Spirit is felt in all hearts that are faithful. The Spirit of God is giving eternal life. In this wonderful age the East is enlightened, the West is fragrant, and everywhere the soul inhales the holy perfume. The sea of the unity of mankind is lifting up its waves with joy, for there is real communication between the hearts and minds of men. The banner of the Holy Spirit is uplifted, and men see it, and are assured with the knowledge that this is a new day.

This is a new cycle of human power. All the horizons of the world are luminous, and the world will become indeed as a garden and a paradise. It is the hour of unity of the sons of men and of the drawing together of all races and all classes. You are loosed from ancient superstitions which have kept men ignorant, destroying the foundation of true humanity.

The gift of God to this enlightened age is the knowledge of the oneness of mankind and of the fundamental oneness of religion. War shall cease between nations, and by the will of God the Most Great Peace shall come; the world will be seen as a new world, and all men will live as brothers.

In the days of old an instinct for warfare was developed in the struggle with wild animals; this is no longer necessary; nay, rather, co-operation and mutual understanding are seen to produce the greatest welfare of mankind. Enmity is now the result of prejudice only.

In the Hidden Words Bahá'u'lláh says, "Justice is to be loved above all." Praise be to God, in this country the standard of justice has been raised; a great effort is being made to give all souls an equal and a true place. This is the desire of all noble natures; this is today the teaching for the East and for the West; therefore the East and the West will understand each other and reverence each other, and embrace like long-parted lovers who have found each other.

There is one God; mankind is one; the foundations of religion are one. Let us worship Him, and give praise for all His great Prophets and Messengers who have manifested His brightness and glory.

The blessing of the Eternal One be with you in all its richness, that each soul according to his measure may take freely of Him. Amen."

(Abdu'l-Baha, Abdu'l-Baha in London, p. 18)