formation. Had that critic possessed prior knowledge, he would not have criticized.
Since vicegerency, which is delegation on behalf of the Real, holds this standing, and the person praying acts as delegate in “God hears whoever praises Him,” which occurs only in prayer, prayer’s rank is great, and it was made beloved to him, God’s blessings and peace be upon him. Whoever you see loving prayer in this manner is an heir. Whoever you see loving it for something other than this witnessing is not an heir.
(The Sciences of Issuing Forth, Marriage, and Rights)
Among the sciences in this Abode are knowledge of the many issuing from the one—I mean the oneness of multiplicity, not the oneness of the One; knowledge of divine and cosmic marriage; knowledge of conclusions and premises; and knowledge of differing degrees of excellence in marriage, for it may be intended solely for pleasure, for procreation, or for both.
Knowledge of bequests; knowledge of divisions; knowledge of hastening for fear of missing an opportunity; knowledge of associates; knowledge of gifts; knowledge of what is considered in willing consent; knowledge of acting according to what is recognized as good, and what that recognized good is.
Knowledge of trusts; knowledge of portions; knowledge of rights; and knowledge of what should be advanced and what should be deferred;
