lah, saying He was the miracle of humanity. This was
their confession although they did not believe in Him. He was eulogized by
Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians and Muslims who denied His claim. They
frequently said, "He is matchless, unique." A Christian poet in the Orient
wrote, "Do not believe him a manifestation of God, yet his miracles are as
great as the sun." Mirza Abu'l-Fadl has mentioned many poems of this kind,
and there are numerous others. The testimony of His enemies witnessed that
He was the "miracle of mankind," that He "walked in a special pathway of
knowledge" and was "peerless in personality." His teachings are universal
and the standard for human action. They are not merely theoretical and
intended to remain in books. They are the principles of action. Results
follow action. Mere theory is fruitless. Of what use is a book upon
medicine if it is never taken from the library shelf? When practical
activity has been manifested, the teachings of God have borne fruit.

The great and fundamental teachings of Baha'u'llah are the oneness of God
and unity of mankind. This is the bond of union among Baha'is all over the
world. They become united among themselves, then unite others. It is
impossible to unite unless united. Christ said, "Ye are the salt of the
earth; but if the salt has lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?"
This proves there were dissensions and lack of unity among His followers.
Hence His admonition to unity of action.

Now must we, likewise, bind ourselves together in the utmost unity, be
kind and loving to each other, sacrificing all our possessions, our honor,
yea, even our lives for each other. Then will it be proved that we have
acted according to the teachings of God, that we have been real believers
in the oneness of God and unity of mankind.

30 May 1912
Talk at Theosophical Lodge
Broadway and Seventy-ninth Street, New York

Notes by Howard MacNutt

I am greatly pleased with these expressions of kindly feeling and
evidences of spiritual susceptibility. Tonight I am very happy in the
realization that our aims and purposes are the same, our desires and
longings are one. This is a reflection and evidence of the oneness of the
world of humanity and the intention toward accomplishment of the Most
Great Peace. Therefore, we are united in will and purpose. In the world of
existence there are no greater questions than these. Oneness of the world
of humanity ensures the glorif