must become firmer, more
steadfast and more attracted and more engaged in the service of the
Kingdom.

"What thou hast written was read and its contents..."

(212) What thou hast written was read and its contents became known. In
reality blessed days are coming. This is the time for the service of the
Kingdom and the period of spreading the divine Call. I hope that thou and
all of the friends will occupy their time in the service of the Kingdom at
this moment when Abdul-Baha is involved in he greatest danger, so that
this heart may become gladdened and that you may become strengthened by
the Word of God, causing also the strength of others.

Concerning thy presence in the Land of Desire, for the present postpone
(this matter) for some later time until the arrival of summer and the
passing of frosty winter. At that time it will be acted upon according to
the circumstances.

The petition concerning unity and harmony, signed by the majority of the
believers of God, was received. We have written a detailed answer for it
and it will be forwarded. This letter, which was signed by the majority of
the friends, brought me great, great joy.

The book that thou hast written thou wilt send and, after its translation,
it will be read.

Each letter that thou receivest from me, where in the ending there is the
command for its spreading, thou oughtest to publish that letter and
circulate it.

Endeavor so far as thou art able to create unity, harmony and
loving-kindness among the believers of God.

"Thy last letter was received and its contents brought..."

(213) Thy last letter was received and its contents brought joy. Thank
thou God, for thou art engaged in serving the Word of God and spending thy
time with the friends of God. If thou somewhat regard thy father and
mother, too, so that they may be somewhat pleased, this will be the cause
of pleasing me. Father and mother are worthy of esteem and it is necessary
(to secure their good pleasure); but this on condition that they may not
prevent one from nearness to the Threshold of the Almighty and may not
withhold one from walking in the path of the Kingdom. Nay, rather they
(parents) should encourage and inspire one (to walk in God's path).

As to living (or conduct) in accord with the Book of Akdas: We have spoken
of this to his honor Mr. ........, for there is freedom in those lands and
there are no obstacles.

Likewise, the Ishrakat, Tarazat, and Tajalli