I desire communion with thee, but thou wouldst put no trust in Me. — Bahá’u’lláh

Bahá’u’lláh: The Hidden Words, Part Two (Persian), No. 21

O Moving Form of Dust! I desire communion with thee, but thou wouldst put no trust in Me. The sword of thy rebellion hath felled the tree of thy hope. At all times I am near unto thee, but thou art ever far from Me. Imperishable glory I have chosen for thee, yet boundless shame thou hast chosen for thyself. While there is yet time, return, and lose not thy chance.

— Bahá’u’lláh

The Hidden Words, Part Two (Persian), No. 21

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