s in Washington (D.C.). Also
present my respectful greetings to the maid-servants of the Merciful.
Present my respectful salutations to the maid-servant of God, the Eternal,
the Protector, Mrs. ........, for she is near and dear in the Threshold of
Oneness. I beseech God that she may be confirmed and assisted in all
stations and attain the heavenly confirmations.

"O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God!..."

O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God!

The letter written by you *** was received. Its contents became evident.
The expressions (of thy letter) evinced utmost attraction and caused joy
and fragrance.

Thou hast asked for permission to come to our presence with his honor
......... I am also longing greatly after the meeting of the friends. If
there was no obstacle, it would be very acceptable, but in these days, thy
presence (in this land(102)) is not according to wisdom. Besides this,
thou must be engaged in the service of the Kingdom in those parts. Also,
the presence of his honor(103) ........ is of utmost necessity in those
parts, for we henceforth forward all the Tablets to him for translation,
that he may send to the believers. If he should move, this work would be
neglected. Therefore now thou must wait until some happy occasion will
bring this about later on.

Also, thou hast written concerning the meeting with the minister of
Persia. This is very acceptable. The believers of God must render utmost
consideration toward Persian ministers and officials.

Also convey respectful greetings from Abdul-Baha to all the friends of
God.

"O thou maid-servant of the Blessed Perfection!..."

O thou maid-servant of the Blessed Perfection!

Thy letter was received. It was written in Persian. I was very much
pleased. I hope thou wilt memorize all the poetry of the Blessed
Perfection and chant with wonderful melody in the assemblages and
gatherings. These verses will soon be translated into English poetical
form and then this Divine Song will rise from those lands and reach the
ABHA Kingdom in utmost joy and happiness.

Thou hast written that ........ is giving lessons of [the Book of]
Ighan(104) ; this news brought me real joy.

Thou hast written that ........ hath started upon her trips again, to be
engaged in the service of the Kingdom. In reality she is attracted and
will bear every calamity and trial in the path of the Blessed Perfection
and this very thing will be conduci