re dark except the face which is a mirror of the light of the
love of divinity. This light is not accidental--it is eternal. It is not
temporal but real. When the heart hath become clear and pure then the face
will become illuminated, because the face is the mirror of the heart.

I was indeed very happy to look at thy picture and pray God that thy face
may become shining. Be happy and joyful and in this Age be it illuminated
and full of light.

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

O thou kind maid-servant of God!

Truly, I say, thou art worthy of the service in the Kingdom and art
meriting to be a maid-servant in the threshold of the love of the realm of
Might. Rest thou assured upon the bounty and favors of the Lord of Hosts,
who will undoubtedly confirm thee.

Restrict all thy time to the spreading of the fragrances of God and be
thou engaged in the guidance of souls. I associate with thee in spirit at
all times and am thy friend and helper.

Ere long thou shalt behold that innumerable centers are going to be
organised in America(110) for the purpose of the promotion of the Cause of
God and hearing the speeches of the maid-servants of the Merciful and the
believers of God. Consider thou the days of Christ, how they were a very
few, yet in a short space of time they caused a clamor and acclamation
throughout all regions.

Convey my greetings to Mrs. ........ and say: "These seeds which are
scattered here and there are spreading strong roots in the bosom of the
earth and these will develop and grow until many harvests are gathered.
Rest thou assured."

O thou maid-servant of God! Show thou the utmost affection and love toward
Mrs. ........ Truly, I say, his honor Mirza ........ is beloved and kind.
Ere long he shall behold the universal confirmation descending upon him.

O thou maid-servant of God! Strive thou in Buffalo (N.Y.) so that perfect
and lasting spiritual assemblies may be established and the souls be
trained and progress spiritually.

Convey my respectful greetings to Mr. and Mrs. ........ and say: "A most
great gift is prepared and made ready for you in the universe of the
Kingdom and the invisible realm. Display ye an endeavor and show ye an
effort, so that ye may attain to it and become eternal and everlasting."

Exercise the utmost affection on my part to Miss ........ and say: "If
thou art seeking a heavenly palace, make thy house the gathering-place of
the friends of God."

O tho