the mother of the
future race. It is the duty of all to look after the children. Those
without children should, if possible, make themselves responsible for the
education of a child."

The condition of the destitute in the country villages as well as in
London impressed 'Abdu'l-Baha greatly. In an earnest talk with the Rector
of a Parish, 'Abdu'l-Baha said: "I find England awake; there is spiritual
life here. But your poor are so very poor! This should not be. On the one
hand you have wealth, and great luxury; on the other hand men and women
are living in the extremities of hunger and want. This great contrast of
life is one of the blots on the civilization of this enlightened age.

"You must turn attention more earnestly to the betterment of the
conditions of the poor. Do not be satisfied until each one with whom you
are concerned is to you as a member of your family. Regard each one either
as a father, or as a brother, or as a sister, or as a mother, or as a
child. If you can attain to this, your difficulties will vanish, you will
know what to do. This is the teaching of Baha'u'llah."

THE CHANGE OF HEART

To one who spoke of the people's desire to possess the land, and of the
strong under-current of rebellion on the part of the labouring classes,
'Abdu'l-Baha said: "Fighting, and the employment of force, even for the
right cause, will not bring about good results. The oppressed who have
right on their side, must not take that right by force; the evil would
continue. Hearts must be changed. The rich must wish to give! Life in man
should be like a flame, warming all with whom it comes into contact. The
spiritually awakened are like to bright torches in the sight of God, they
give light and comfort to their fellows."

When asked if he did not find the manners of the English rude and awkward,
compared with those of the East, 'Abdu'l-Baha said he had not felt this.
As a nation increases in spirituality, the the manners become different.

CHRIST AND BAHA'U'LLAH

A friend asked how the teachings of Baha'u'llah contrasted with the
teachings of Jesus Christ. "The teachings are the same." declared
'Abdu'l-Baha; "It is the same foundation and the same temple. Truth is
one, and without division. The teachings of Jesus are in a concentrated
form. Men do not agree to this day as to the meaning of many of His
sayings. His teachings are as a flower in the bud. Today, the bud is
unfolding into a flower! Ba