high summits the
banners of love and peace, and there above the castles of majesty and
might shall those banners wave in the rushing winds that blow out of the
tender mercy of God.

("Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha", [rev. ed.] (Haifa: Baha'i
World Centre, 1982), p. 174) [18]

19: Rest thou assured that in this era of the spirit, the Kingdom of Peace
will...

Rest thou assured that in this era of the spirit, the Kingdom of Peace
will raise up its tabernacle on the summits of the world, and the
commandments of the Prince of Peace will so dominate the arteries and
nerves of every people as to draw into His sheltering shade all the
nations on earth. From springs of love and truth and unity will the true
Shepherd give His sheep to drink.

O handmaid of God, peace must first be established among individuals,
until it leadeth in the end to peace among nations. Wherefore, O ye
Baha'is, strive ye with all your might to create, through the power of the
Word of God, genuine love, spiritual communion and durable bonds among
individuals. This is your task.

("Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha", p. 246) [19]

20: So long as these prejudices [religious, racial, national, political]
survive,...

So long as these prejudices [religious, racial, national, political]
survive, there will be continuous and fearsome wars.

To remedy this condition there must be universal peace. To bring this
about, a Supreme Tribunal must be established, representative of all
governments and peoples; questions both national and international must be
referred thereto, and all must carry out the decrees of this Tribunal.
Should any government or people disobey, let the whole world arise against
that government or people.

("Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha", p. 249) [20]

21: At present universal peace is a matter of great importance, but unity
of...

At present universal peace is a matter of great importance, but unity of
conscience is essential, so that the foundation of this matter may become
secure, its establishment firm and its edifice strong.

Therefore Baha'u'llah, fifty years ago, expounded this question of
universal peace at a time when He was confined in the fortress of Akka and
was wronged and imprisoned....

Among His teachings was the declaration of universal peace. ...the
teachings of Baha'u'llah were not limited to the establishment of
universal peace. They embraced m