The summons of the lord of hosts

[aqsalter]

Who are they who went in quest of earthly pleasures and the fruits of carnal desires? Whither are fled their fair and comely women? Where are their swaying branches, their spreading boughs, their lofty mansions, their trellised gardens? And what of the delights of these gardens – their exquisite grounds and gentle breezes, their exquisite grounds and gentle breezes, their purling streams, their soughing winds, their cooing doves and rustling leaves? Where now are their resplendent morns and their brightsome countenances wreathed in smiles? Alas for them! All have perished and are gone to rest beneath a canopy of dust. Of them one heareth neither name nor mention; none knoweth of their affairs, and naught remaineth of their signs.

Tablets of Baha'u'llah – THE SUMMONS OF THE LORD OF HOSTS

[arthra]

Hello Aqsalter!

Welcome to Religious Forums!

Just curious why you chose the quote you did?

- Art

[aqsalter]

Artha,
I'm afraid I can't fully explain it. My feeling is that a war is brewing, a war for the hearts and souls of all men. God has given men time to act and actions have been found wanting. The earth is weary of our presence, iniquity and perdition are rife.
According to the Baha'i writings if we as a civilisation do not form the Kingdom of God on Earth, He will raise up a civilisation that will. I personally would like for it to be our civilisation that raises that Standard.

If the quote resonates with you, please contact me directly.