s call as much as thou canst, and sound and blow this
clarion continually night and day, so that the souls may become quickened
and the people find eternal life.

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

O thou dear maid-servant of God!

What thou hast written hath caused joy and happiness, for it was an
evidence of turning to the Kingdom and of seeking the bounty of heaven. I
ask God to provide means whereby that which is thy utmost hope may be
realized.

Concerning the young Japanese, the answer to his letter is enclosed
herein. Perchance this youth may be the cause of guiding his family and
people.***

"O thou flower of the Rose-Garden of the Love of God!..."

O thou flower of the Rose-Garden of the Love of God!

The letter which thou hast written was read. Thou hast written regarding
the arrival of the beloved maid-servant of God, Mrs. ........; that she
has lived for eighteen days in your house and become the cause of joy and
fragrance among the believers.

Praise be to God! that thou hast seen the effulgence of the light of the
covenant which hath enlightened all the countries. Invoke thou God that
day by day the splendors of the Orb of regions may become manifest and
evident more and more.

Thou hast asked for permission to present thyself with thy dear husband in
this Blessed Spot. In these days it is not according to wisdom. Postpone
this matter until some other time.

Convey greeting and kindnesses on my behalf to all the maid-servants of
the True One.

"O thou who art kindled with the fire of the Love of..."

O thou who art kindled with the fire of the Love of God!

Blessed art thou, for thy letter was presented at the Blessed Spot and was
read by Abdul-Baha with a delight and love which is journeying out towards
all directions.

O servant of God! Be thou a sign of guidance, a standard of the Supreme
Concourse and a light shining in the meeting of the maid-servants.

Verily, I beseech my Lord to grant thee thy greatest wishes and to bestow
on thee the privilege of entering into the center of the Kingdom of God;
and to make thee a herald in His name, in that vast and extensive region.

Deliver my greeting and praise to all the maid-servants of God.

"O thou dazzling gem by the light of the Love of God!..."

O thou dazzling gem by the light of the Love of God!

Verily I read thy beautiful, elegant and expressive letter which informed
[me] of thine extreme lov