e spiritual world and not indigent. In a word, the holy, divine
Manifestation of God must be distinguished above all others of mankind in
every aspect and qualification in order that He may be able to train
effectively the human body politic, eliminate the darkness enshrouding the
human world, uplift humanity from a lower to a higher kingdom, be able
through the penetrative power of His Word to promote and spread broadcast
the beneficent message of universal peace among men, bring about the
unification of mankind in religious belief through a manifest divine
power, harmonize all sects and denominations and convert all native lands
and nationalities into one native land and fatherland.

It is our hope that the bounties of God will encompass us all, the gifts
of the divine become manifest, the lights of the Sun of Truth illumine our
eyes, inspire our hearts, convey to our souls cheerful glad tidings of
God, cause our thoughts to become lofty and our efforts to be productive
of glorious results. In a word, it is our hope that we may attain to that
which is the summit of human aspirations and wishes.

I have been in America nine months and have traveled to all the large
cities, speaking before various assemblages, proclaiming to them the
oneness of the world of humanity, summoning all to union, harmony and
oneness. I have indeed received the greatest kindness from the American
people. I look upon them as a noble nation, capable of every perfection.
Tomorrow I am going away to Europe, and now I bid farewell to you all,
seeking for you the divine mercy, the eternal glory and everlasting life;
and I pray that you may attain the highest station of humanity. I am
greatly pleased with this meeting. My happiness is great. I shall never
forget you. You shall always live in my thought. I shall always pray and
supplicate before the Kingdom of God and seek heavenly blessings for you.

5 December 1912
Talk on Day of Departure
On Board Steamship Celtic, New York

Notes by Mariam Haney

This is my last meeting with you, for now I am on the ship ready to sail
away. These are my final words of exhortation. I have repeatedly summoned
you to the cause of the unity of the world of humanity, announcing that
all mankind are the servants of the same God, that God is the creator of
all; He is the Provider and Life-giver; all are equally beloved by Him and
are His servants upon whom His mercy and compassion descend. Therefore,
you mus