ald of the Kingdom!

Thou wast not alone in the trip that thou didst undertake in various
places. The spirit and soul of Abdul-Baha was with thee. Although thou
hast been afflicted with many and severe persecutions, hast heard
derision, scorn and contempt and observed the opposition of the heedless
ones, yet this is conducive to thy glory, that thou hast been made a
target for the arrow of opposition in the Path of God and hast drunk the
cup of affliction. Consider this, how many a calamity was submitted to by
those sanctified souls in bygone ages and to how many sufferings they were
resigned! Thou also must endure dire oppression and ordeals in the Path of
ABHA and maintain the feet of steadfastness and firmness. Then thou shalt
behold the confirmation of God surrounding thee. Rejoice thou and be happy
that thou hast attained to this station and walked in the footsteps of the
holy souls.

Announce on my behalf longing greeting to Mr. ........ and say, "The
melody of the Kingdom is that which hath caused the motion of the
universe; the musk-diffusing fragrance of the rose-garden of God is that
which hath perfumed the nostrils; and the reflection of the Sun of Truth
is that which hath illumined the whole earth. Now is the beginning of
illumination! Therefore, the people of darkness imagine that they can
oppose (this Revelation); yet, ere long they shall find themselves in loss
and consternation! They shall observe that the power of the Word of God
hath subdued East and West. Be thou not sad and dispirited on account of
the opposition of the heedless ones. Soon they shall regret sorely.
Reflect thou how the Pharisees persecuted and looked down in contempt upon
His Holiness the Christ. The result was that His lamp became ignited, His
light began to shine and His followers sparkled like unto the stars from
the horizon of existence; and the consequence to the Pharisees was the
pangs of remorse and regrets."

Convey, also, greeting to the maid-servant of God, Mrs. ........ and say,
"Thy house is the nest and the shelter of this heavenly bird. Undoubtedly,
thou must enkindle the lights of the Kingdom therein."

Likewise convey respectful greeting on my behalf to Mrs. ........ and say,
"I ask God that thy house may become the gathering-place of the spiritual
ones and the assembly of the godly ones; that the light of Truth may shine
therein and make it brilliant and resplendent."

Also convey longing greeting to Mr. ........