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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.

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'Abdu'l-Bahá's ministry (1892–1921) · 1 min

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 in the town of 'Akka; a bed ordered from Haifa took at least thirty-six hours to arrive.

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Inevitably, when the Master went on His morning round of visitations and found a feverish individual tossing on bare ground, He sent him His bed. Only after His own situation was inadvertently discovered did He receive another bed, thanks to some kind friend.

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