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The Book of Ighan
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Thus it is that melodies of Divinity have proceeded from these Temples of Unity.

As to the second station, which is that of distinction, separation, limitation, and temporal conditions and indications, they show forth absolute servitude, real need and utter lowliness; as it is said, " Verily, I am the servant of God," and, "Verily, I am only a man like you" (K. S. 41).

From these confirmed and positive explanations, understand the questions which thou hast asked, so that thou mayest become firm in the Divine religion and be not perplexed by the differences in the utterances of the Prophets and Chosen Ones.

If it be heard from the perfect Manifestations "Verily, I am God," it is true and without doubt; for it hath been repeatedly demonstrated that through their Manifestation, Attributes, and Names, the Manifestation of God, the Attribute of God, and the Name of God appear upon earth. Thus it is said " Neither didst thou (O Mohammed) cast (the gravel into their eyes) when thou didst (seem to) cast (it), but God cast (it)" (K. S. 8). Likewise: u Verily, they who swear fealty unto thee, swear fealty unto God, etc." (K. S. 48). Should they utter the melody: "Verily, I am the Messenger of God," this is also correct and without doubt; as it is said, "Mohammed is not the father of any man among you; but he is the Messenger of God, etc." (K. S. 33). In this station, all are sent forth from the presence of that Ideal King and Eternal