n pass by
Japan and China. This plan seems much better and more pleasant. Otherwise,
thou mayest act according to thy judgment and it will be acceptable.

The contribution that thou hast made to the Temple is beloved. The Temple
is the most great foundation of the world of humanity and it hath many
branches. Although the Temple is the place of worship, with it is
connected a hospital, pharmacy, pilgrims' house, school for the orphans,
and a university for the study of high sciences. Every Temple is connected
with these five things. I hope that now in America they will build a
Temple and gradually add to it the hospital, school, university, pharmacy
and pilgrims' house with the utmost efficiency and thoroughness. Thou
shouldst make known to the believers these details, so that they may
realize how important the Temple is. The Temple is not only a place for
worship; nay, it is perfect in every way.

O thou beloved maid-servant of God! Didst thou know what station is
destined and appointed, under the protection of His Highness Baha'o'llah,
for those souls who are severed, attracted and teachers of truth,
undoubtedly thou shouldst find the utmost joy and happiness, and, by
reason of exultation and rejoicing, soar toward the heaven of peace,
inasmuch as thou art walking in this road and advancing toward such a
Kingdom.

Regarding the statement that I have written to thee, about dedicating
thyself to the service of the Cause of God, it means this: Center thy
thoughts in the teachings of the Cause, day and night, and act according
to the teachings and behests of His Highness Baha'o'llah. This is not
contrary to marriage. It is possible for thee to be married and be engaged
in the service of the Cause of God. The first does not interfere with the
latter.

Briefly, avail thyself of the opportunity and do not let it slip from thy
grasp; i.e., supplicate God that in this darkened world thou mayest become
an ignited candle and the cause of the guidance of many souls.

"O ye blessed maid-servant of the Beauty of Abha!..."

O ye blessed maid-servant(283) of the Beauty of Abha!

If ye have written letters to Abdul-Baha and answers to them are delayed,
know ye of a certainty that untold hindrances have been the cause. Be ye
not unhappy. Praise be to God! that, on account of firmness and
steadfastness in the Cause of God and service to the Word of God,
spiritual letters are continually and uninterruptedly descending from