not rest until she makes him her spiritual as well as physical
partner in life. But the Bahai engagement is the perfect communication and
the entire consent of both parties. However, they must show forth the
utmost attention and become informed of one another's character and the
firm covenant made between each other must become an eternal binding, and
their intentions must be everlasting affinity, friendship, unity and life.
The bridegroom must, before the bridesman and a few others, say: "Verily,
we are content with the will of God". And the bride must rejoin: "Verily,
we are satisfied with the desire of God." This is Bahai matrimony.

Regarding the marriage of Mr. ........ and Miss ........, that also, God
willing, is blessed.

The marriage of the Bahais means that both man and woman must become
spiritually and physically united, so that they may have eternal unity
throughout all the divine worlds and improve the spiritual life of each
other. This is Bahai matrimony.

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

O maid-servant of God!

Thy letter hath arrived. It brought joy to all hearts, for it carried the
proof of thy sincere work. Today, directing mankind in the right path is
the magnet which will attract to us the help of God. All those who
consecrate themselves to this work are accompanied by divine protection.
Thus, rely upon God and address thy supplications to the Most High. Then,
after perfect renunciation, care for the souls of the undirected and
negligent. I pray that thou mayest be aided and strengthened.

Thou has demanded the permission to go to Algeria in order to give thyself
to the direction of men; may God aid and help you in this work.

"O thou who art seeking for the Power of the Holy..."

O thou who art seeking for the Power of the Holy Spirit!

The reality of man is like unto a sea, and the Holy Power is like unto
brilliant pearls. Not until the sea moveth in waves doth it throw a shell
of pearls upon the shore. Therefore if thou wishest to become heavenly,
cut thy attention from the earth; that is, cease to attach thy heart unto
this world and seek connection with or attachment to the Kingdom and turn
unto God. and when thou doest this, thou wilt become the mercy of God and
a gift of the Almighty. Consider how the attracted maid-servant of God,
Mrs. ........, is in constant progress through the heavenly bounty. I hope
that thou mayest become likewise.

"O thou maid-servant of Go