28 May | p.m

He should show kindness to animals, how much more unto his fellow-man, to him who is endowed with the power of utterance... He should not wish for others that which he doth not wish for himself, nor promise that which he doth not fulfil.

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 265

28 May | a.m

Teach thou the Cause of God with an utterance which will cause the bushes to be enkindled, and the call 'Verily, there is no God but Me, the Almighty, the Unconstrained' to be raised therefrom.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 143

Rest assured that the breathings of the Holy Spirit will loosen thy tongue. Speak, therefore; speak out with great courage at every meeting. When thou art about to begin thine address, turn first to Bahá'u'lláh, and ask for the confirmations of the Holy Spirit, then open thy lips and say whatever is suggested to thy heart; this, however, with the utmost courage, dignity and conviction.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 269

27 May | p.m

O people of Bahá! Ye are the dawning-places of the love of God and the daysprings of His loving-kindness. Defile not your tongues with the cursing and reviling of any soul, and guard your eyes against that which is not seemly.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 27

27 May | a.m

Drink thou the life-giving water of blissful joy from the chalice of utterance proffered by the Fountainhead of divine Revelation - He Who hath made mention of thee in this mighty stronghold. Endeavour to the utmost of thy powers to establish the word of truth with eloquence and wisdom and to dispel falsehood from the face of the earth.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 138

Whensoever thou dost find an opportunity, loose thy tongue and guide the human race.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 190

26 May | p.m

...observe silence and refrain from idle talk. For the tongue is a smoldering fire, and excess of speech a deadly poison. Material fire consumeth the body, whereas the fire of the tongue devoureth both heart and soul. The force of the former lasteth but for a time, whilst the effects of the latter endureth a century.

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 264

26 May | a.m

…one whose tongue giveth utterance to His [Bahá’u’lláh’s] Words with true faith shall have his abode in Paradise, wherein he will be seized with ecstasy in praise and glorification of God, the Ever-Abiding, Whose revelations of glory never end and the reviving breaths of Whose holiness never fail.

- The Báb, Selections from the Writings of the Báb, p. 98

The decoration and adornment of the tongue consists in praising and thanksgiving to the Lord Almighty, especially when a man is guided by divine grace and mercy to the path of guidance and when he is intoxicated by the chalice of boundless blessings.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Tablets of Abdu’l-Bahá v3, p. 689

25 May | p.m

Human utterance is an essence which aspireth to exert its influence and needeth moderation. As to its influence, this is conditional upon refinement which in turn is dependent upon hearts which are detached and pure. As to its moderation, this hath to be combined with tact and wisdom as prescribed in the Holy Scriptures and Tablets.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 172

24 May | p.m

One word may be likened unto fire, another unto light, and the influence which both exert is manifest in the world. Therefore an enlightened man of wisdom should primarily speak with words as mild as milk, that the children of men may be nurtured and edified thereby and may attain the ultimate goal of human existence which is the station of true understanding and nobility.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 172

20 May | p.m

Such is the inebriating effect of the words of God upon Him Who is the Revealer of His undoubted proofs, that His Pen can move no longer. With these words He concludeth His Tablet: "No God is there but Me, the Most Exalted, the Most Powerful, the Most Excellent, the All-Knowing."

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 35

19 May | p.m

The Word of God may be likened unto a sapling, whose roots have been implanted in the hearts of men. It is incumbent upon you to foster its growth through the living waters of wisdom, of sanctified and holy words, so that its root may become firmly fixed and its branches may spread out as high as the heavens and beyond.

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 97

19 May | a.m

The sanctified souls should ponder and meditate in their hearts regarding the methods of teaching. From the texts of the wondrous, heavenly Scriptures they should memorize phrases and passages bearing on various instances, so that in the course of their speech they may recite divine verses whenever the occasion demandeth it, inasmuch as these holy verses are the most potent elixir, the greatest and mightiest talisman. So potent is their influence that the hearer will have no cause for vacillation.

- Bahá'u'lláh, Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh, p. 200

18 May | p.m

With fixed and steady gaze, born of the unerring eye of God, scan for a while the horizon of divine knowledge, and contemplate those words of perfection which the Eternal hath revealed, that haply the mysteries of divine wisdom, hidden ere now beneath the veil of glory and treasured within the tabernacle of His grace, may be made manifest unto you.

- Baha'u'llah, The Kitáb-i-Íqán, p. 16

18 May | a.m

O friend of mine! The Word of God is the king of words and its pervasive influence is incalculable. It hath ever dominated and will continue to dominate the realm of being. The Great Being saith: The Word is the master key for the whole world, inasmuch as through its potency the doors of the hearts of men, which in reality are the doors of heaven, are unlocked.

- Bahá'u'lláh, Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh, p. 173

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Today nothing but the power of the Word of God which encompasses the realities of things can bring the thoughts, the minds, the hearts and the spirits under the shade of one Tree. He is the potent in all things, the vivifier of souls, the preserver and the controller of the world of mankind.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Baha'i World Faith - Abdu’l-Bahá Section, p. 296

14 May │ p.m

Beware lest ye hesitate in your acceptance of this Cause - a Cause before which the Concourse on high and the dwellers of the Cities of Names have bowed down. Fear God, and be not of those who are shut out as by a veil. Burn ye away the veils with the fire of My love, and dispel ye the mists of vain imaginings by the power of this Name through which We have subdued the entire creation.

- Baha'u'llah, The Kitáb-i-Aqdas, p. 66

14 May │ a.m

Ignite, then, within their hearts the torch of Thy love, that its flame may consume all else except their wondrous remembrance of Thee, and that no trace may be left in those hearts except the gem-like evidences of Thy most holy sovereignty…

- Baha'u'llah, Prayers and Meditations by Baha'u'llah, p. 89

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The more love is expressed among mankind and the stronger the power of unity, the greater will be this reflection and revelation, for the greatest bestowal of God is love. Love is the source of all the bestowals of God. Until love takes possession of the heart no other divine bounty can be revealed in it.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Baha'i World Faith - Abdu’l-Bahá Section, p. 218

13 May │ a.m

O SON OF MAN!

If thou lovest Me, turn away from thyself; and if thou seekest My pleasure, regard not thine own; that thou mayest die in Me and I may eternally live in thee.

- Baha'u'llah, The Arabic Hidden Words, no. 7

O Remnant of God! I am wholly sacrificed to Thee; I am content with curses in Thy path; I crave nought but to be slain in Thy love; and God, the Supreme, sufficeth as an eternal protection.

- The Báb, quoted by Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 139

God's Love it was that sustained the Báb and brought him to his supreme sacrifice, and made his bosom the willing target for a thousand bullets.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Paris Talks, p. 83

12 May | p.m

If Thou smellest from any one the smell of the love of Thy Lord, offer up Thyself for him, for We have created Thee to this end, and have covenanted with Thee, from time immemorial, and in the presence of the congregation of Our well-favored ones, for this very purpose.

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 283

11 May | p.m

Give ear to the sayings of the Friend and turn towards His paradise. Worldly friends, seeking their own good, appear to love one the other, whereas the true Friend hath loved and doth love you for your own sakes; indeed He hath suffered for your guidance countless afflictions. Be not disloyal to such a Friend, nay rather hasten unto Him.

- Baha'u'llah, The Persian Hidden Words

7 May | p.m

Let integrity and uprightness distinguish all thine acts. Be a home for the stranger, a balm to the suffering, a tower of strength for the fugitive.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 93

7 May | a.m

One wondereth why those who have been the symbols of highest glory should now stoop to boundless shame. What is become of their high resolve? Whither is gone the sense of dignity and honour? The sun of glory and wisdom hath unceasingly been shining above the horizon of Persia, but nowadays it hath sunk to such a low level that certain dignitaries have allowed themselves to be treated as playthings in the hands of the foolish.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 94

Every star hath a setting, but the star of the knowledge of God in the divine heaven; every light shall darken save the light of the guidance of God; every dignity shall vanish away save the glory under the shadow of the Word of God.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Tablets of Abdu’l-Bahá v1, p. 128

6 May | p.m

They who are possessed of riches, however, must have the utmost regard for the poor, for great is the honor destined by God for those poor who are steadfast in patience. By My life! There is no honor, except what God may please to bestow, that can compare to this honor. Great is the blessedness awaiting the poor that endure patiently and conceal their sufferings, and well is it with the rich who bestow their riches on the needy and prefer them before themselves.

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 202