r to behold her in that state. Then
it occurred to me that, God be thanked, I have such an unfailing comforter
as Jinab-i-Haji,(18) and it would be well to make him my partner in
distress. I therefore determined to send her to Egypt, to provide her with
a change of air.

Although this will certainly cause thee trouble and inconvenience, still,
I trust that out of God's bounty, it will also bring thee much joy and
good cheer.

14: O my spiritual sister! ...

(19) O my spiritual sister!

Thou didst go away to Haifa, supposedly for only three or four days. Now
it becometh apparent that the spiritual power of the Shrine hath brought
thee joy and radiance, and even as a magnet is holding thee fast. Thou
surely wouldst remember us as well.

Truly the spiritual quality of the holy place, its fresh skies and
delicate air, its crystal waters and sweet plains and charming seascape,
and the holy breathings from the Kingdom all do mingle in that Sacred
Fold. Thou art right to linger there...

Kiss the light of the eyes of the company of spiritual souls, Shoghi
Effendi...

15: O my spiritual sister! ...

(20) O my spiritual sister!

God be praised, through the Ancient Beauty's grace and bounty, we have set
foot safe and sound upon this shore, and arrived in this town(21) ...

These coasts were once the place where the breezes of God's loving
kindness blew, and here in this sacred Vale the Son of Spirit(22) raised
up His call of 'Here am I, O Thou My Lord! Here am I!' That is why we here
perceive, from every direction, the sweet breathings of holiness.

My meaning is, rest thou assured, this servant is suffering neither from
any trouble, nor hardship, nor fatigue. I am looking after myself, and
keeping away from all mental preoccupations; all, that is, except for one
thought, which doth indeed disquiet the mind--and that is, God forbid, that
thou shouldst sorrow.

I hope that out of the bestowals and bounties of the Ancient Beauty, He
will in His grace bring comfort to every heart.

16: O my affectionate sister! ...

(23) O my affectionate sister!

God be praised, through His grace and favour, my health and well-being are
now restored, but it is very hard for me to bear thine absence.

We think of thee at all times, here on the slopes of this sacred, holy and
blessed Mount Carmel, and we are being happy on thy behalf...

17: O my dear sister! ...

(24) O my dear sister!

It is