a means of talk among the enemies, the
gathering of some of the friends there will be favorable. We must be
considerate lest it may cause "sensation" among the people, for some
people are weak and should be treated very quietly. However, the gathering
of some of the friends there will be a cause of enkindling the fire of the
love of God and the organization of a Bahai meeting will be harmless.

Every week two or three of the Washington friends should go to Baltimore
and endeavor to help and encourage the friends there.

As to the seven qualifications (of the divinely enlightened soul) of which
thou hast asked an explanation, it is as follows:

1. KNOWLEDGE. Man must attain the knowledge of God.

2. FAITH.

3. STEADFASTNESS.

4. TRUTHFULNESS. Truthfulness is the foundation of all the virtues of the
world of humanity. Without truthfulness, progress and success in all of
the worlds of God are impossible for a soul. When this holy attribute is
established in man, all the divine qualities will also become realized.

5. UPRIGHTNESS. And this is one of the greatest divine attainments.

6. FIDELITY. This is also a beautiful trait of the heavenly man.

7. EVANESCENCE OR HUMILITY. That is to say, man must become evanescent in
God. Must forget his own selfish conditions that he may thus arise to the
station of sacrifice. It should be to such a degree that if he sleep, it
should not be for pleasure, but to rest the body in order to do better, to
speak better, to explain more beautifully, to serve the servants of God
and to prove the truths. When he remains awake, he should seek to be
attentive, serve the Cause of God and sacrifice his own stations for those
of God. When he attains to this station, the confirmations of the Holy
Spirit will surely reach him, and man with this power can withstand all
who inhabit the earth.

In regard to children, thou hast written that it is decided to train them
in the teachings of God from childhood. This thought is very acceptable.

Give greeting and praise to all of the friends of God and to His
maid-servants.

"O thou who art firm in the Covenant!..."

O thou who art firm in the Covenant!

Thy letter, sent through the maid-servant, ........, hath been received.
Thou hast written concerning the changing of names. A name hath no
importance, for a name must needs have a bearer (i.e., deserving a high
name). That is to say, consider (people's) morals and character, then
consid