time, become the Paradise of ABHA and the light
of Unity (or Oneness) and Singleness will shine upon the whole world from
the West. We(72) are endeavoring with all heart an soul, have no rest
night and day, nor a moment of tranquillity, so that we may make the world
of humanity the mirror of the divine unity; how much more the beloved of
God! And this wish and hope shall appear and shine forth at that time when
the true friends of God may arise and act in accord with the teachings of
the Beauty of ABHA--may my life be a sacrifice to His beloved ones! One of
the teachings is that love and faithfulness must so prevail in the hearts
that men may see the stranger as a friend, the sinner as an intimate
fellow, may count enemies as allies, regard foes as loving comrades, call
their executioner the giver of life, consider the denier as a believer and
the unbeliever as a faithful one--that is, men must behave in such a manner
as may befit the believers, the faithful, the friend and the confidant. If
this lamp may shine in a befitting manner in the assemblage of the world
you will find that the regions will become fragrant and the world become a
delectable paradise, the surface of the earth will become an excellent
garden, the world will become as one home, the different nations will
become as one kind, and the peoples and nationalities of the East and West
will become as one household. I hope such a day may come and such lights
may dawn and such a Countenance may appear in the utmost beauty.

"O thou maid-servant of God!..."

O thou maid-servant of God!

Though thy letter was brief in words, it was ample in significance. It
indicated that thy heart is illumined, thine inner sight is open and thine
ear of understanding is familiar with the mystery. This is a gift from
God, the Independent.

Thine expression of kindness to Miss ........ is very acceptable. Be thou
kind to all on the earth, a care-taker (or helper) to every sick person,
an open treasure to every indigent one; offer thou salutary water to the
athirst; bestow the bread (or food) of life upon the hungered; console
thou the helpless, exhort the ignorant and seek forgiveness for the
sinner.

If, hereafter, thou mayest write a letter to Miss ........, deliver unto
her this my message:

"O Miss ........! The Tree of Life is full of blossoms, leave and fruits!
--the shade thereof is a peace to soul and a rest to the consciousness.
Whosoever is under this Tre