the stream of knowledge of God. I beg of God that thou
mayest always enjoy spiritual nearness and ever be rejoiced. Reveal thou
(or teach thou) the Word of God; be not grieved at the people's lack of
hearing. Do thou sow the seed, and God will make it grow and the cloud (or
rain) of mercy will develop it.

Convey greeting to the beloved of God and to the maid-servants of the
Merciful.

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

O thou maid-servant of God!

Thy detailed letter was perused. On account of the multitude of
occupations and work, a brief answer is written. This brief Tablet is most
significant. Thou art forever in my memory and in reality thou art
present. Thou art never forgotten!

Blessed is thy state that thou art firm in the Covenant and steadfast in
the Cause of God. Rest thou assured of the bounty and providence of the
Heavenly Lord. Be thou rejoiced! Be thou a merciful being! Be thou
illumined! Associate with all the maid-servants of the Merciful with
utmost love and kindness, also with other women of the world.

I have prayed for the outpouring of the blessing upon those souls for whom
thou hast asked supplication of the Holy Spirit (in their behalf). I hope
that they may become quickened through the breeze of life wafting from the
garden of immortality and be gladdened with utmost happiness and joy. But
the capacity is necessary for the descent of rain, and preparation of soil
is of great importance. The heavenly outpouring will develop from the pure
ground roses and hyacinths. We also hope that such things will appear from
them.

Convey my respectful greeting to the attracted maid-servant of God
......... I am always engaged in her remembrance, beseeching for her
merciful gifts from the Heavenly Father. Utmost bounty is extended toward
her.

Exert thyself in studying the Persian language in order that with perfect
eloquence and fluency thou mayest talk, read and write.

Know thou the value of ........ for she hath an illumined heart and a soul
gladdened with the love of God. She hath presented herself at this Blessed
Spot, hearing the utterances of Abdul-Baha with her own ears. Blessed is
she, and again, blessed is she!

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

O thou dear maid-servant of God!

The letter that thou hast written in Persian was highly appreciated. I
have read it from beginning to end. It contained wonderful thoughts.

Convey my longing greetings to all the friend