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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
‘Abdu’l-Bahá did not permit the pressures of travel to ruffle Him‘Abdu’l-Bahá did not permit the pressures of travel to ruffle Him. Once while in Great Britain when it was time to depart for a journey secretaries and friends were ready to leave for the train He remained ‘calmly writing’. Reminded…
bahaistories.com archive · Various
Middle
‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s love of God and Bahá’u’lláh brought a calm and a serenity which…‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s love of God and Bahá’u’lláh brought a calm and a serenity which adverse circumstances could not shake, whether it be shots fired in the night, chains, locusts, bombardments of Haifa, or the threat of death. For example, He…
bahaistories.com archive · Various
Closing
Even during those crowded days in London the Master never appeared tense or…Even during those crowded days in London the Master never appeared tense or frustrated, wondering how He could do all that seemed to be required of Him. He knew His purpose and thus all things fell into their proper…
bahaistories.com archive · Various
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