not
forgotten this imprisoned one and remembered Acca. Although thy days here
were few, as they were pleasant, they will count as years; a real intimacy
between thee and all the family was formed which will not be forgotten in
the passing of the years.

I desire of God that thou wilt be heavenly, angelic and spiritual; and as
a torch, become illumined with the love of God in the kingdom of
existence.

In regard to the question thou askest about the picture of this oppressed
one, say that it was much spread in America: Know that this imprisoned one
never had a picture taken except in youth, and that one also on account of
the command and will of Baha'o'llah, I merely consented so as to obey His
command. Therefore I do not like it to be great spread.

I desire of God, that the traces of the spiritual likeness, which are
attributes and qualities, will remain eternally.

"O thou who art attracted to the Spirit of Truth!..."

O thou who art attracted to the Spirit of Truth!

In whatsoever matter man wisheth to engage, he must first acquire some
capability and make provisions and preparations therefor. In this day,
whatever soul intendeth to raise the voice of the Kingdom, and to draw
people under the Tree of Life in the ideal paradise, and to invite them to
eternal life, must first be delivered from all attachments, must even shut
his eyes to rest, quietude and to the mortal life of this world.

I hope thou hast abandoned all such (mortal) things, and when thou hast
attained to this great bounty, that is, when thou art delivered from the
attachments of this mortal world, and hast intended to endure all
calamities in the path ofGod--in such wise that reproaches on the part of
the enemy will seem to thee as praise and glorification, and the blame of
the people of hatred will appear like unto admiration and applause, and
the bitterness of afflictions will taste as the honey of favor and all
hardships be as sweetness--then canst thou step into the path of the
Kingdom and become the herald of God.

Consequently, do thou show a steadfast and firm footing in this station,
engage in guiding the people and call them unto the Kingdom; then wilt
thou find how the divine magnet--the power of the Word of God--will attract
the hearts and bestow ecstasy and enthusiasm upon souls!

When thou reachest this station there shall remain no obstacles and no
veil shall intervene, and all that is thy highest wish shall be realized