the principle that all mankind shall be educated
and that no illiteracy be allowed to remain. This practical remedy for the
need of the world cannot be found in the text of any other sacred Books.

He teaches that it is incumbent upon all mankind to become fitted for some
useful trade, craft or profession by which subsistence may be assured, and
this efficiency is to be considered as an act of worship.

The teachings of Baha'u'llah are boundless and without end in their
far-reaching benefit to mankind. The point and purpose of our statement
today is that they are new and that they are not found in any of the
religious Books of the past. This is in answer to the question, "What has
Baha'u'llah brought that we have not heard before?" Therefore, it is
conclusive and evident that the Manifestation of God in this day is
distinguished from all former appearances and revelations by His majesty,
His power and the efficacy and application of His Word.

All the Prophets of God were scorned and persecuted. Consider Moses. The
people called Him a murderer. They said, "You killed a man and fled from
punishment and retribution. Is it possible after your former deeds that
you could become a Prophet?"

Many similar experiences are recorded concerning the holy, divine
Messengers. How bitter and severe was the persecution to which They were
subjected! Consider how they endeavored to efface and belittle Christ.
They placed upon His head a crown of thorns and paraded Him through the
streets and bazaars in mockery crying, "Peace be upon thee, thou king of
the Jews!" Some would bow to Him backward, saying in scornful tones, "Thou
king of the Jews!" or "Lord of lords, peace be upon thee!" Still others
would spit upon His blessed countenance. In brief, the persecutions which
Christ suffered during the time of His manifestation are mentioned in the
books of the old cycle, Jewish, Roman or Greek. No praises were bestowed
upon Him. The only recognition and acceptance offered Him was from His
believers and followers. Peter, for instance, was one who praised Him; and
the other disciples spoke in His behalf. Numerous books were written
against Him. In the history of the Church you will find record of the
hatred and antagonism manifested by the Roman, Greek and Egyptian
philosophers, attributing calumnies and ascribing imperfection to Him.

But during the manifestation of Baha'u'llah, from the day of His
appearance to the time of His departure, th