al realm
and manifests the perfections of the Kingdom, just as the qualities of the
iron disappeared and the qualities of the fire appeared in their place.

Every man trained through the teachings of God and illumined by the light
of His guidance, who becomes a believer in God and His signs and is
enkindled with the fire of the love of God, sacrifices the imperfections
of nature for the sake of divine perfections. Consequently, every perfect
person, every illumined, heavenly individual stands in the station of
sacrifice. It is my hope that through the assistance and providence of God
and through the bounties of the Kingdom of Abha you may be entirely
severed from the imperfections of the world of nature, purified from
selfish, human desires, receiving life from the Kingdom of Abha and
attaining heavenly graces. May the divine light become manifest upon your
faces, the fragrances of holiness refresh your nostrils and the breath of
the Holy Spirit quicken you with eternal life.

2 December 1912
Talk at Home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Kinney
780 West End Avenue, New York

Notes by Edna McKinney

These are the days of my farewell to you, for I am sailing on the fifth of
the month. Wherever I went in this country, I returned always to New York
City. This is my fourth or fifth visit here, and now I am going away to
the Orient. It will be difficult for me to visit this country again except
it be the will of God. I must, therefore, give you my instructions and
exhortations today, and these are none other than the teachings of
Baha'u'llah.

You must manifest complete love and affection toward all mankind. Do not
exalt yourselves above others, but consider all as your equals,
recognizing them as the servants of one God. Know that God is
compassionate toward all; therefore, love all from the depths of your
hearts, prefer all religionists before yourselves, be filled with love for
every race, and be kind toward the people of all nationalities. Never
speak disparagingly of others, but praise without distinction. Pollute not
your tongues by speaking evil of another. Recognize your enemies as
friends, and consider those who wish you evil as the wishers of good. You
must not see evil as evil and then compromise with your opinion, for to
treat in a smooth, kindly way one whom you consider evil or an enemy is
hypocrisy, and this is not worthy or allowable. You must consider your
enemies as your friends, look upon your evil-w