The Great Being Wishing To Reveal The

Sources: Gleanings From The Writings Of Baha'u'llah

The Great Being, wishing to reveal the prerequisites of the peace and

tranquillity of the world and the advancement of its peoples, hath

written: The time must come when the imperative necessity for the holding

of a vast, an all-embracing assemblage of men will be universally

realized. The rulers and kings of the earth must needs attend it, and,

participating in its deliberations, must consider such ways and means as

w ll lay the foundations of the world's Great Peace amongst men. Such a

peace demandeth that the Great Powers should resolve, for the sake of the

tranquillity of the peoples of the earth, to be fully reconciled among

themselves. Should any king take up arms against another, all should

unitedly arise and prevent him. If this be done, the nations of the world

will no longer require any armaments, except for the purpose of preserving

the security of their realms and of maintaining internal order within

their territories. This will ensure the peace and composure of every

people, government and nation. We fain would hope that the kings and

rulers of the earth, the mirrors of the gracious and almighty name of God,

may attain unto this station, and shield mankind from the onslaught of

tyranny. ...The day is approaching when all the peoples of the world will

have adopted one universal language and one common script. When this is

achieved, to whatsoever city a man may journey, it shall be as if he were

entering his own home. These things are obligatory and absolutely

essential. It is incumbent upon every man of insight and understanding to

strive to translate that which hath been written into reality and

action.... That one indeed is a man who, today, dedicateth himself to the

service of the entire human race. The Great Being saith: Blessed and happy

is he that ariseth to promote the best interests of the peoples and

kindreds of the earth. In another passage He hath proclaimed: It is not

for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him

who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country, and mankind its

citizens.