spirit becometh all inclusive, the
Spiritual union shall be attained. Night and day endeavor to attain
perfect harmony; be thoughtful concerning your own spiritual developments
and close your eyes to the shortcomings of one another.

By good deeds, pure lives, humility and meekness be a lesson for others.

Abdul-Baha wisheth no one's heart to feel hurt, nor will he be a source of
grief to any one; for there is no greater satisfaction than being a source
of joy to the hearts.

I ask God that ye may become like angels of heaven, sources of happiness
to souls.

"O ye dear friends of Abdul-Baha!..."

O ye dear friends of Abdul-Baha!

The blessed letter indicating the election of the Spiritual Meeting was
received and proved a source of joy. Thank God, the beloved of that city,
in perfect unity, love and oneness, held the new election and were
confirmed and strengthened to elect such holy souls as are near the divine
Threshold and known by the republic of the beloved to be firm and
steadfast in the Covenant.

Now they (the members of Spiritual Meeting) must, in perfect spirit and
fragrance, in sincerity of heart, in attraction by the fragrances of God
and by the confirmations of the Holy Spirit, engage in service; in the
promotion of the Word of God; the diffusion of the fragrances of God; the
training of the souls; the promulgation of the most great peace. They must
raise the Banner of Guidance and become the host of the Supreme Concourse.

Indeed, blessed souls have been elected. When I read their names,
spiritual joy was immediately realized, for, praise be to God! certain
souls have appeared in that continent who are servants of the kingdom,
self-sacrificing ones of the Peerless Majesty.

O ye friends of mine! Illuminate the meeting with the light of the love of
God, make it joyful and happy through the melody of the Kingdom of
holiness, and with heavenly food and through the "Lord's Supper"(21)
confer life.

Congregate in the utmost of joy and happiness and commence with this
commune:

O Lord of the Kingdom! Although we are assembled, yet we are Thy scattered
ones; captives of Thy Shining Face. Although we are incapable, yet we
anticipate the manifestation of Thy strength and ability. Although we are
without capital and commodity, yet we are aided by the treasury of the
Kingdom. Although we are a drop, yet we emanate from Thy sea of seas.
Although we are an atom, yet we are illumined by Thy most br