reat signs of the love of God.

"O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God!..."

O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God!

Verily, I read thy interesting letter, understood from it an excellent
meaning and pray to God to augment thy love, knowledge, certainty and
confidence.

O maid-servant of God! Everything of importance in this world demands the
close attention of its seeker. The one in pursuit of anything must undergo
difficulties and hardships until the object in view is attained and the
great success is obtained. This is the case of things pertaining to the
world. How much higher is that which concerns the Supreme Concourse! That
Cause involves every favor, glory and eternal bliss in the world of God.
The seeker after the great guidance and eternal happiness necessarily will
encounter difficulties. He must be patient under such circumstances. The
chosen believers of the past quaffed the chalice of suffering and sank
deep in the ocean of trials until they attained to that blessed station
and sublime beatitude.

Verily, I pray to God to aid thy children in the service of the Word of
God, the furtherance of His Covenant and the spread of His fragrances, for
this is the great happiness of this life and that to come.

I ask God to confirm the maid-servants of God, Mrs. ........ and Mrs.
........, in spirituality and to make them firm in turning unto the Center
of Mercy and to make them sincere unto His glorious Face.

Convey my greetings to Madam ........ and say to her: "Be not sorrowful on
account of separation; verily, thy Lord is of more good to thee than
anything in the material world. He is the best companion and the best
friend and will accompany three under all aspects."

Convey my regards to the maid-servant of God, ........, and say to her:
"Be rejoiced, O maid-servant of God, through the fragrances which have
perfumed the world. Seek an abundant share from this table which hath
descended from heaven."

O maid-servant of God! It is necessary for every sould who believeth in
her Lord to send Abdul-Baha a letter of acknowledgement in the Oneness of
God.

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

O thou maid-servant of God!

Glad-tidings unto thee because of my address and answer to thee! God hath
purified thee from iniquities when He hath drowned thee in the sea of His
mercy and made thee drink the cup of faith and the pure wine of knowledge.
Well done! Well done! because