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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
During His last earthly hours ‘Abdu’l-Bahá lay in bed with a fever and His…During His last earthly hours ‘Abdu’l-Bahá lay in bed with a fever and His night-robe needed changing. However, none could be found, as He had given them…
bahaistories.com archive · Various
Middle
In 'Akka the Master's room often contained not even a bed as He was continually…In 'Akka the Master's room often contained not even a bed as He was continually giving His own to those more needy than He. Wrapped in a blanket, He would lie on the floor or even on the roof of His home. It was not possible to buy a bed…
bahaistories.com archive · Various
Closing
One day in early May 1912, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá travelled by train from Pittsburgh,…One day in early May 1912, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá travelled by train from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Washington, D.C. a twelve-hour ride. ‘His companions begged Him to take a special compartment or a berth on the train; but He refused saying,…
bahaistories.com archive · Various
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