Life of Ahmad — Page 174
CHRISTIANS TAKE UP ARMS as 174 in God. If they accept it, it shall be a source of blessing and mercy. It shall save them from impending dangers. But if they reject it, God shall manifest His wrath in a dreadful manner. ' The fulfillment of this prophecy will be discussed later, but I would like to give here an English rendering of the private letter which was wrongfuly published. A perusal of this letter will convince every sane person that there was nothing in it of which Ahmad as need have been ashamed. It is a monument to his sincerity and faith in God. Addressing Mirza Ahmad Baig in the usual fraternal manner he began as follows: 'According to a promise of mine I wish to lay before you today a command that I have received from on high about you; and I hope you will read it with attention without any misunderstanding. I have been commissioned in clear word that if you create the new relationship with me which is mentioned in the leaflet, dated Februrary 20 th , 1886, (copy of which is sent herewith), I should offer you every kind of good and sympathy. Let me give it in detail. Through His holy revelation God had informed me that after my Delhi marriage I would be married to another blessed lady who would also bear me children, and that they would prosper and be blessed. This revelation was published on February 20 th , 1886, at