ssembly should be a source of joy to the world of humanity and
be so illumined with light as to dispel the darkened horizons, withstand
the power of tests, remain firm and constant, be not disturbed by ordeals
and feel no difficulty in spreading the light of guidance. If ye attain
this attitude of firmness, the confirmation of the Divine will verily
penetrate the world through your meeting. But this requires
disinterestedness in worldly things and devotion to the Kingdom of ABHA,
perseverance and effort are requisites and firmness is a necessity. I beg
God to illumine the faces of each of you so that they may shine as stars
in the high firmament."

"O thou who art turning to the divine Kingdom!..."

O thou who art turning to the divine Kingdom!

The lengthy epistle was considered. Notwithstanding lack of time and
opportunity, on account of exceeding love an answer will be written.

Thank God thou didst become a soldier of life; subdued the domain of
hearts with the arms of the love of God and the sword of concord and
peace; didst go after the army of the Kingdom of ABHA; followed the
Supreme Concourse and by the aid of the Spirit made many conquests.

The merciful assembly of Kenosha hath in reality taken food and provisions
from the Kingdom of ABHA and become confirmed by the aid of the Sun of
Reality. Therefore, I am hopeful that, day by day, it may advance and
progress.

The members of the Spiritual Meeting (the Board of Consultation) must
endeavor, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to make the souls real Bahais.
If they attain this glorious purpose, that country will be illumined and
that land will become a veritable paradise, all nations will look to that
assembly and from the explanation and exposition thereof receive realities
and meanings.

O thou servant of Baha'! Always remind the friends of the greatness of the
great message.

Convey longing greeting of great love from me to the members of the
Meeting of Consultation: * * * Whenever I think of them I find soulful
repose and conscious joy.

The feast (supper) [every nineteen days] is very acceptable and will
finally produce good results. The beloved and the maid-servants of the
Merciful must inaugurate the feast in such wise as to resurrect the feast
of the ancients--namely, the "lord's supper." The attracted maid-servant of
God, Mrs. ........, I hope will be inspired so she may become the means of
unity among the friends in every city. That m