Six days before He passed away He summoned to His presence,
as He lay in bed leaning against one of His sons, the entire company of
believers, including several pilgrims, who had assembled in the Mansion, for
what proved to be their last audience with Him. “I am well pleased with you
all,” He gently and affectionately addressed the weeping crowd that gathered
about Him. “Ye have rendered many services, and been very assiduous in your
labors. Ye have come here every morning and every evening. May God assist you
to remain united. May He aid you to exalt the Cause of the Lord of being.” To
the women, including members of His own family, gathered at His bedside, He
addressed similar words of encouragement, definitely assuring them that in a
document entrusted by Him to the Most Great Branch He had commended them all to
His care.
- Shoghi Effendi (‘God Passes By’)
