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98 from the eternal Ocean of Pre-existence and no Temple come forth from the Divine Tents of the Invisible. This is the comprehension of these worthless creatures! They have conceded the cessation of the universal Bounty and abundant Mercy, which no intellect or understanding will allow. From every side and direction they gird up the loins of oppression and exert themselves to extinguish the fire of the Sadrat with the salt water of superstition, heedless that the bowl of Power preserves the lamp of Unity within the stronghold of its protection. It is sufficient degradation for this multitude that they are deprived of the Original Purpose and veiled from the substance and essence of the Command; for the utmost Divine bounty ordained for the servants is the "Meeting of God" and His Knowledge, which are promised to all. This is the extreme bounty of the Pre-existent Bountiful One for His servants, and the fulness of absolute grace for His creatures. But none of these servants hath partaken thereof or attained this supreme honor. Although there are many revealed verses which clearly indicate this great point and mighty fact, yet they have denied it and interpreted the verses according to their own desire. It is said "(As for) those who believe not in the signs of God and His Meeting, they shall despair of My Mercy, and for them (is) a painful punishment (prepared)" (K. S. 29). Likewise it is said "Those who (seriously) think they shall meet their Lord, and that to Him they shall return" (K. S. 2).