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"The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens."
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"The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens."
Giving a fireside, devotional, or talk? Pick a theme, get a curated brief: relevant stories, key quotes, citations, and recommended sequencing.
Suggested sequencing: open with a powerful story, deepen with a reflective one, close with one of joyful resolution. Adjust to your audience.
Opening
A Bahá’í came to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to speak on behalf of a young Persian, who was…A Bahá’í came to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to speak on behalf of a young Persian, who was trying to attach himself to the Faith. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá explained that should anyone commit a hundred wrongs against His own person He would overlook them all and…
bahaistories.com archive · Various
Middle
At one time the Master had a fine cloak of Persian wool, which had been given to HimAt one time the Master had a fine cloak of Persian wool, which had been given to Him. When a poor man appealed to Him for a garment, He sent for this cloak and gave it to him. The man took it but complained, saying it was only of cotton.…
bahaistories.com archive · Various
Closing
During this second stay in Chicago, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá chose to stay in Corrine…During this second stay in Chicago, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá chose to stay in Corrine True's home for a day or two before moving to a hotel. When He arrived with His secretaries, Corrine serve them all tea. Unfortunately, it was a type of tea that…
bahaistories.com archive · Various
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