Life of Ahmad — Page 622
POLICE HARASS AHMAD as as 622 their time. I am sure that if anyone gives a little consideration to these, he will see the existence of God. Had it been the design of man, such numerous signs would not have appeared. They have rendered my followers pure in heart and have brought them near to God. My disciples have witnessed how God attracted them to Himself by showing miraculous signs as the believers in the holy Prophets of God were attracted towards purity of heart and love of God. I see that they abstain from lies and fear God; they are loyal subjects of the Government under which their lives and properties are safe, and they are true sympathisers with humanity at large. This is because of the heavenly signs which they have witnessed. The grace of God descends on me from Heaven that the people of this age may believe in Him who is the source of it. I am certain that whoever seeks signs with sincerity of motive and purity of heart shall find them. Signs and prophecies of peace and blessing which do not affect the public peace in the least descend like gentle rain from heaven, but according to the old Divine Law it was necessary that I should be abused and injured by my people like the Holy Prophets of God before me. Especially I bear striking resemblance in this point to that Israelite Prophet, that Prince of Peace, whose sacred feet blessed the Mount of Sier and who, on account