the elect in America to
spread the fragrances of God and to reveal the spirit of knowledge to the
hearts which are cheered by the breaths of God.

"O ye dear children!..."

O ye dear children!(280)

Your father is compassionate, clement and merciful unto you and desireth
for you success, prosperity and eternal life in the Kingdom of God.
Therefore, it is incumbent upon you, dear children, to seek his good
pleasure, to be guided by his guidance, to be drawn by the magnet of the
love of God and be brought up in the lap of the love of God; that ye may
become beautiful branches in the Garden of El-Abha, verdant and watered by
the abundance of the gift of God.

"O thou advancer to the Kingdom of God!..."

O thou advancer to the Kingdom of God!

Shouldst thou come with the whole of thy being to God and be attracted to
the lights of the Kingdom of God and be enkindled by the fire of the love,
of God, then wilt thou see that which thou canst not see today, wilt
comprehend the inner significance of the Word of God and thoroughly
understand the mysteries contained in the holy books.

But as to the Jewish doctors, Christian priests and monks who read those
Books, verily, they know the letter only and they utter the words, as
parrots, without understanding their inner meanings. They comprehend them
not, because they are engrossed in worldly desires and lusts and their
hearts are attached to mundane allurements. Verily, are they not heedless
of God and understand nothing and find not the right path?

"Announce on my behalf respectful greeting to the..."

(281) Announce on my behalf respectful greeting to the maid-servant of
god, Madam ........., and say:

"Praise be to god! that thy house hath become the nest and the shelter of
the divine birds and thy face is illumined and brightened by the light of
the love of God and thy tongue is loosened in uttering heavenly proofs and
evidences. Therefore, in order to [give] thanks for this bestowal, add,
day by day, to thy love of God and be thou engaged in service."

"O thou seeker of Truth!..."

O thou seeker of Truth!

Praise be to God! the essence of severance is manifest from this world and
the star of the love of God is shining, and kindness towards mankind is
clear and evident. These divine gifts became manifest, spread and known in
the world through the teachings of Baha'o'llah. I hope thou mayest
abundantly partake of all there three be