The Shining Lamp — Page 14
14 were two paths open for him to solidify such evidence in the hearts of people. Now, tell me did he take the oath? Did he take legal action? Did he present any other evidence for his fabricated stories? At least open your mouths and say something! Just blurt out any- thing! Although he acknowledged his fear and, by way of pure fabrication and calumny, declared a snake and whatnot to be the cause, what arguments and evidence did he put forth to prove these self-concocted excuses? O unfortunate prejudiced people! Will you never face death? Will that Day not come when you will be presented before the Lord of all the worlds? Had there been a similar worldly case with you appointed as its assessor or judge, you would have undoubt- edly declared such a person a liar who, like Atham, could not pro- vide any evidence for the excuses he presented. And being fearful of the worldly court you would have had your true testimonies written down. However, at present, you think that God is far from you and does not hear anything and the Day of Accountability is too far off !!! Acknowledge truthfully: Did Atham die in a state of piety? Did he not die with the burden of an indictment from us? I call upon you to declare under oath that you did not read in my announcements that Atham would suffer death very quickly if he insisted on concealing the truth. So this is precisely what happened, and he died within seven months of my last announce- ment, which served as a conclusive argument. How disingenuous is it that this nation’s evil-natured people joined the Christians and opposed the heavenly call, becoming