notwithstanding the Sun of Significances, all the people both high and low are clinging to the dark beetles and satanic appearances, continually asking them intricate questions, while they, from lack of Knowledge, answer in a way that will not impair their outward possessions. It is evident a beetle itself hath acquired no portion from the breeze of the musk of eternity nor stepped into the Rizwan of ideal myrtles, therefore how can it convey the odor of perfume to other nostrils. This hath been and will forever be the condition of these servants. Only those who advance toward God and turn away from the appearances of the Satan will attain to the traces of God. Thus God hath ordained the decree of the Day by the Pen of Grandeur upon a Tablet concealed behind the Veil of Might. Shouldst thou heed these explanations and reflect upon their outward and inward (meanings), thou wilt comprehend all the intricate questions which in this day have become a bar between the servants and the knowledge of the Day of Judgment. Then thou wilt not need to question. We hope, if it please God, thou wilt not return from the shore of the Divine Ocean deprived and thirsty, and from the sanctuary of Eternal Desire destitute. Now what will your effort and exertion accomplish?
To resume: The purpose of these clear explanations is to prove the Dominion of that King of Kings. Now be just as to which is mightier and greater; this Dominion which through one word hath so much
