MIRZA MIHDI the Purest Branch

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MIRZA Mehdi was chanting "" THE ODE OF THE DOVE revealed by Baha'ullah"" on the top of the prison cell that fatadic day

At My heart's breaking, springs broke through the earth;
My open eyes caused heaven's eye to flow.
. My spirit's grief cut short the endless Soul;
the Most High Throne shook at My suffering's glow.
. Red everywhere was reddened by My blood,
. For bitter hurt in thy love's path is sweet;

Extract from The Ode to the Dove

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