f this earth are not of me. But when you find a
person living up to the teachings of Baha'u'llah, following the precepts
of the Hidden Words, know that he belongs to Baha'u'llah; and, verily, I
proclaim that he is of me. If, on the other hand, you see anyone whose
deeds and conduct are contrary to and not in conformity with the good
pleasure of the Blessed Perfection and against the spirit of the Hidden
Words, let that be your standard and criterion of judgment against him,
for know that I am altogether severed from him no matter who he may be.
This is the truth.

The teachings of Baha'u'llah are boundless and illimitable. You have asked
me what new principles have been revealed by Him. I have mentioned a few
only. There are many others, but time does not permit their mention
tonight. I, therefore, pray to God that you may be strengthened in good
deeds. I pray that God may confirm you in order that you may live
according to the teachings of Baha'u'llah.

Upon ye be Baha'u'l-Abha!

3 December 1912
Talk at Home of Dr. and Mrs. Florian Krug
830 Park Avenue, New York

You have assembled here this afternoon in the utmost love, engaged in the
commemoration of God. It is my hope that this gathering may increase in
number day by day; that you may become more and more attracted, more
spiritual, more illumined, acquire knowledge of the teachings of
Baha'u'llah from each other and be able to spread the message of truth.
May your hearts become so attracted that the instant a question is asked,
you will be able to give the right answer and that the truth of the Holy
Spirit may speak through your tongues. Be ye helpful through the
providence and favor of the Blessed Perfection, for His favors change a
drop into an ocean, cause a seed to become a tree and make an atom as
glorious as the sun. His graces are boundless. The treasure houses of God
are filled with bounties. God, Who hath shown favors unto others, will
certainly bestow favors upon you. I offer supplication to the Kingdom of
Abha and seek extraordinary blessings and confirmations in your behalf in
order that your tongues may become fluent, your hearts like clear mirrors
flooded with the rays of the Sun of Truth, your thoughts expanded, your
comprehension more vivid and that you may progress in the plane of human
perfections.

Until man acquires perfections himself, he will not be able to teach
perfections to others. Unless man attains life himself, he cannot co